smothered yellow squash with basil

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

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.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For smothered yellow squash with basil

  • 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 c
    water
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/4 c
    finely chopped fresh basil

How To Make smothered yellow squash with basil

  • 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.
  • 2
    Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining tablespoon oil and sauté remaining squash in same manner.
  • 3
    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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