RECIPE: Smothered Squash with Basil

SMOTHERED YELLOW SQUASH WITH BASIL
(Best of Gourmet Magazine 2005)
SERVES 4
Active time: 15 min
Start to finish: 30 min

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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INGREDIENTS
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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
4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

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INSTRUCTIONS
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute half of squash, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining tablespoon oil and saute remaining squash in same manner. Return squash in 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 liquid is evaporated, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in basil.

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