Smothered Yellow Squash with Basil
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- Served Person: 4 servings
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Carbohydrate 18 g(6%)
- Fat 7 g(11%)
- Fiber 3 g(11%)
- Protein 2 g(3%)
- Saturated Fat 1 g(5%)
- Sodium 152 mg(6%)
- Calories 131
Preparation 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. Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining tablespoon oil and sauté remaining squash in same manner. 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.
Preparation 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. Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining tablespoon oil and sauté remaining squash in same manner. 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.
