Side dishe for 4

Mexican Steamed Squash

Name: Mexican Steamed Squash
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 size squash or zucchini; 1 tbsp butter or olive oil; 4 tbsp water; salt & pepper to taste (optional); 1/2 cup crumbled mexican queso fresco

$3.52for 415 minServes 4

Sliced squash steams in a covered skillet with water, then finishes with butter and crumbled queso fresco.

Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Zucchini and summer squash, 1 lb$1.79/lb typical	1 lb	$1.79Typical price
	Blue cheese, 2 oz$0.80/oz typical	2 oz	$1.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.52

Swaps

Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.88 per serving$3.52 for 4

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Ingredients

2 size squash or zucchini
1 tbsp butter or olive oil
4 tbsp water
salt & pepper to taste (optional)
1/2 cup crumbled mexican queso fresco

Steps

Slice the squash into thin rounds and place them in a 10-inch skillet with the water.
Cover the skillet and steam the squash over medium heat for 8 minutes.
Stir in the butter, salt, and pepper, then cook uncovered for 3 minutes.
Scatter the queso fresco over the squash and cook for 1 minute.