Smothered Summer Squash With Basil

From Farm Fresh to You Newsletter: "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."

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  summer squash (halved lengthwise & cut crosswise into 1/8-inch slices)
• 2  garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil (finely chopped)

Directions

1. Heat 1 T oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking; add half of squash & saute', stirring occasionally until browned, about 5 minute Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then repeat to cook other 1/2 of squash. Return squash to skillet; add garlic & saute', stirring occasionally for 1 minute Add water, salt & pepper; simmer briskly, covered, until squash is tender & most of liquid is evaporated, 6-7 minute Stir in basil.