Sauteed Summer Squash

My mom used to make this when I was a child and I could eat the whole skillet full...sometimes when the garden is overflowing I'll eat only this for my lunches.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 2  lbs  summer squash, washed and cut into disks
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon sugar or 1  tablespoon sugar substitute
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add in oil and butter.
2. When fat is heated add squash and turn to coat.
3. Allow the squash to cook for a few minutes without stirring to start to brown.
4. Add salt, sugar, and pepper to the squash. Cover skillet stirring occasionaly until softened to your liking. Enjoy!