Skillet Squash with Red Onion

Squash is wonderful cooked on the stove top, while also freeing up oven space, if it’s needed for other dishes.

Preparation time

15 minutes

Ready in

40 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Makes

4 servings

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
  • 1 small Ontario Red Onion, chopped
  • 3 cups (750 mL) peeled, cubed Ontario Squash, such as Butternut
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar
  • Pinch each ground allspice, salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley leaves, torn

Instructions

In large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until lightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add squash, cover and cook until squash is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in sugar; season with allspice, salt and pepper to taste.

Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving

  • Protein: 1 gram
  • Fat: 6 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 15 grams
  • Calories: 114
  • Fibre: 3 grams
  • Sodium: 120 mg