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Smothered Yellow Squash With Basil




Source of Recipe


epicurious






Recipe Introduction


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.





List of 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
  






Instructions



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.
   
   






Final Comments


Makes 4 servings