Sauteed Summer Squash - Cook's Illustrated
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- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 medium zucchini (1.5 pounds)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley (can use basil, mint, tarragon or chives)
directions
- Prepare the zucchini/squash: wash it, cut off ends, 1/4-inch slices. Cut the slices in half. (Alternatively, you could cut the squash in half first and then make 1/4-inch slices.).
- Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add onion and cook until it begins to soften, 2 or 3 minutes. Add the zucchini/summer squash. Cook until spotty brown and tender, about 8 minutes.
- Clear the center of the pan, and put in the garlic. Cook, mashing the garlic into the pan with the back of a spatula, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir the garlic into the squash. Stir in parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Reviews
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I have made this many times with crookneck and zucchini squash. I absolutely love it and it's a great way to use summer bounty from your garden. I was never sure of what spices to use though. Sometimes I just used a little minced garlic or Mrs. Dash Tomato Basil Garlic seasoning. Thanks for a great recipe!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Debbie R.
United States