Microwave Yellow Squash
Microwaved yellow squash is a delicious and simple way to make your favorite summer squash side dish. Cooked, seasoned, and ready in under 5 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 22kcal
Cost: Recipe $2.29 / Serving $0.57
Ingredients
- 2 medium yellow squash, sliced ($1.78)
- ½ small onion, chopped ($0.45)
- 1 cup water, as needed ($0.00)
- ½ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper ($0.01)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ($0.02)
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning ($0.02)
Instructions
- Prep vegetables. Wash and slice the yellow squash. Place the squash and chopped onion in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add water. Pour in just enough water to cover the bottom of the bowl, about ½ to 1 inch deep.
- Microwave. Cover tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap and microwave for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Add additional 30 second to 1 minute increments if softer squash is desired.
- Season. Carefully drain off excess water. Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve. Serve warm.
Notes
- Water amount. Water is added by sight, not strict measurement. Use just enough to lightly steam the vegetables.
- Microwave timing. Cooking time varies by microwave strength. Squash should appear slightly translucent when done.
- Safety. Use only microwave-safe bowls and plastic wrap, and vent carefully when removing the cover.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.3g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 277.1mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 2.8g | Vitamin A: 17.3IU | Vitamin C: 18.3mg | Calcium: 24.7mg | Iron: 0.5mg
