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    Caramelized Summer Squash

    August 18, 2011 |

    Our neighbors about a quarter mile down the road have a cart that they put out everyday with fresh veggies for sale. It’s perfect – right on our way home from the park, Ben likes when their dog barks like crazy at us, Lily likes helping me pick out our veggies and put the money in the container.

    I like that while our started-late-from-seed garden is still hard at work, we can still have fresh produce that tastes like it came from our yard. And it’s cheap. And I didn’t have to drive there. 😉

    We picked up some summer squash, onions, and made:

    Caramelized Summer Squash and Onions, made with simple ingredients, quick, and so good you'll want it every night.

    The recipe was so simple, that  the word "so" deserves more o’s. Soooooooo simple. Most of the cook time is just letting it sit and simmer and get all brown and awesome.

    And after making it once, you'll have it memorized!

    Caramelized Squash and Onions
    Ingredients
    • 1 large, or 2 medium yellow squash (about 2 cups chopped)
    • 1 medium sweet onion
    • 4 T butter
    • 1 ½ T brown sugar
    • 1 t salt
    • ½ t pepper
    Instructions
    1. Cut the ends off squash, slice into half, then again in half lengthwise. Cut into half circle slices.
    2. Slice the onions into similar sized pieces.
    3. Add butter to a large saucepan (I use my 12" cast iron) and heat over medium heat.
    4. Add onions and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
    5. Add squash, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes, until squash is very soft.
    6. Uncover and continue to cook for 5 minutes to let the juices evaporate slightly. There will be some liquid in the pan but it should be thicker than water, almost like a glaze.
    7. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed, and serve immediately.
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    Yum doesn’t even describe it, just look at that caramelized goodness!

    This served the four of us with tiny portions and no seconds (frown face), but I could have ate it all myself. Double or quadruple the recipe! This dish will move right into your regulars, it's that good.

    Caramelized Summer Squash and Onions, made with simple ingredients, quick, and so good you'll want it every night.

     

    Do you have a favorite summer veggie recipe?

    For another favorite, check out our Cucumber Dill Summer Salad and How to Make the Best Caramelized Onions Ever.

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    Comments

    1. Robert N Medlin

      August 15, 2018 at 11:37 am

      Bacon grease works better than butter it picks up the flavor of bacon

    2. Oriana from Mommyhood's Diary

      August 20, 2011 at 12:43 am

      Great Blog! New followerHave a great weekend!

    3. KellyMellyBoBellyBananaFanna

      August 19, 2011 at 2:23 am

      that DOES sound good!

    4. Angel

      August 19, 2011 at 2:09 am

      I love onions but unfortunately I'm not a huge fan of squash. I think my husband would love this recipe though so thanks for sharing!

    5. Rebecca Watson

      August 19, 2011 at 12:51 am

      looks sooo yummy!! 🙂 I am jealous!!! - I seriously want to cook this!

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