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.
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yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For smothered yellow squash with basil
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1 1/2 lbmedium yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices
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2garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1/2 cwater
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1/4 tspsalt
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1/8 tspblack pepper
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1/4 cfinely chopped fresh basil
How To Make smothered yellow squash with basil
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1Heat 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.
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2Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining tablespoon oil and sauté remaining squash in same manner.
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3Return 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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