Smothered Yellow Squash With Basil

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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.

by Barb G.·published 2004-08-12

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Vegetable

Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

35 min

prep 15 min

Calories / serving

81 kcal

Ingredients (7)

serves

2 tablespoons olive oilolive-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)garlic
1/2 cup waterwater
1/4 teaspoon saltsalt
1/8 teaspoon pepperpepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basilbasil

Instructions (5 steps)

01Heat 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.
02Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining olive oil and saute remaining squash in the same manner.
03Return squash from bowl to skillet, add garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
04Add water, salt, and pepper and simmer briskly, covered, until squash is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, 6 to 7 minutes.

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