Smothered Yellow Squash with Basil Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 lb medium yellow squash , halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

Directions:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add half of squash and sauté, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining tablespoon oil and sauté remaining squash in same manner. Return squash in bowl to skillet. Add garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add water, salt, and pepper and simmer briskly, covered, until squash is tender and most of liquid is evaporated, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in basil.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	108.86 Kcal (456 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.03g	11%
Sodium	180.28mg	8%
Potassium	360.09mg	8%
Total Carbs	10.79g	4%
Sugars	6.82g	27%
Dietary Fiber	0.08g	0%
Protein	1.84g	4%
Vitamin C	9.2mg	15%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	24.1mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	51.81 Kcal (217 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.35g	11%
Sodium	85.79mg	8%
Potassium	171.36mg	8%
Total Carbs	5.14g	4%
Sugars	3.24g	27%
Dietary Fiber	0.04g	0%
Protein	0.88g	4%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	15%
Calcium	11.4mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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