Skillet Crookneck Squash & Onions

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 large crookneck squash, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic powder and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the crookneck squash, salt, and pepper and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the butter and Parmesan cheese and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
5. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Crookneck squash is one of the oldest known varieties of squash, believed to have been cultivated in the Americas for thousands of years.
• Crookneck squash is high in vitamin C and potassium.
• Squash is a member of the cucurbitaceae family, which also includes cucumbers, pumpkins, and melons.