Sautéed Squash and Onions
Sautéed Squash and Onions is a simple, savory side dish featuring sliced summer squash (like yellow crookneck or zucchini) and onions cooked in oil or butter until tender and lightly caramelized. It's a staple of American home cooking, particularly popular in the South and Midwest during the summer squash harvest season.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in protein and moderate in carbohydrates, with its primary nutrients being vitamin C, vitamin A (from the squash), and potassium. A typical serving (about 1 cup) contains roughly 80-120 calories, depending on the amount of oil or butter used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3000 IU |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a classic example of 'garden-to-table' simplicity, often made with produce from home gardens. Nutritionally, the cooking method helps make the squash's fat-soluble vitamins (like vitamin A) more bioavailable to the body.
