Sauteed Summer Squash With Basil Recipes

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized skillet, about 1 minute. Add scallions and garlic; saute in the hot oil until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini and squash; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Saute until squash is tender, 8 to 12 minutes.
• Divide mixture evenly among plates. Garnish with basil.

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Cut the squash in thick slices. Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the squash over high heat so that it is golden brown on both sides, but not overcooked. It should still be slightly crunchy. Remove with a slotted spoon as the pieces are cooked and place them in a serving bowl.
• Add the garlic to skillet, cook until golden. Add with oil left in pan to the squash. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with basil and toss. Serve hot or at room temperature.

SIMPLE SQUASH AND BASIL SAUTE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, squash, zucchini, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and basil and cook, stirring, until tender, about 1 minute more. Serve immediately.

SUMMER SQUASH SOUP WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan or stockpot, add zucchini and onion. Saute for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent and zucchini is crisp tender. Then add stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat and partially cover and cook for 25 minutes. Add basil during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Mix the butter and flour together into a paste. Remove 1 cup of simmering stock and whisk in butter mixture until smooth. Add back into soup, stir until thickened. Remove soup from heat to a blender and puree until smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

SUMMER SQUASH AND BEAN SAUTé

Steps:

• Cook rice in 2 cups of the water as directed on package. Stir bouillon cubes into remaining 1 cup water. In small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the bouillon mixture until well blended; set aside.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add green beans, garlic and remaining bouillon mixture; cover and cook 5 minutes.
• Add zucchini and squash medley; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened.
• Add basil and butter beans; cook 1 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over rice. If desired, garnish with additional basil sprigs.