Smothered Yellow Squash with Basil |
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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. Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 30 min Ingredients:
2 tablespoons 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 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil |
Directions:
1. 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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