Cooked squash from the garden | Fresh vegetables | How to cook fresh yellow squash

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats while margarine is a cost-effective alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a higher smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Wash the squash and cut it into chunks.

Place the squash in a skillet.

Cut the ends off the squash and cut the larger end in half or quarters.

Slice an onion and place it on top of the squash in the skillet.

Add a lot of salt to help draw out the water from the squash.

Put a lid on the skillet and cook on medium heat.

Cook for about 20 to 25 minutes until the squash is tender.

Add a big tablespoon of butter during cooking.

Season with black pepper before serving.

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