Smothered Yellow Squash With Basil |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Love yellow squash. Smothering is a Cajun cooking term that refers to browning anything from meat to vegetables in oil, then braising it in a small amount of liquid, tightly covered, until tender. The recipe comes from Gourmet magazine. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 1/2 lbs yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8 inch thick slices |
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (or put through garlic press) |
1/2 cup water |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil |
Directions:
1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot, But not smoking, then add half of the squash and saute, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
2. Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining olive oil and saute remaining squash in the same manner.
3. Return squash from bowl to skillet, add garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
4. Add water, salt, and pepper and simmer briskly, covered, until squash is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, 6 to 7 minutes.
5. Stir in basil and serve.
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