SMOTHERED YELLOW SQUASH WITH BASIL
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.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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.
- Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining olive oil and saute remaining squash in the same manner.
- Return squash from bowl to skillet, add garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
- Add water, salt, and pepper and simmer briskly, covered, until squash is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in basil and serve.
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