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.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Vegetables
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. 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.
- 2. Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining tablespoon oil and sauté remaining squash in same manner.
- 3. 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.
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Muhammad nawaz brohi
n-muhammad@gmail.comThis was a delicious and easy summer recipe. The squash was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and fresh. I would definitely make this again.
Pagal larki
larkipagal60@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of basil, but I really enjoyed this dish. The squash was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again, but I would probably omit the basil.
Carl SimmonsJr
s_carl@gmail.comI made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The squash was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Tasin Bolod
tasin_bolod71@aol.comThis is one of my favorite summer recipes. The squash is always so fresh and flavorful, and the sauce is light and delicious. I usually serve it over rice or pasta.
Emily Bazemore
emily42@hotmail.comThis was a great way to use up some of the squash from my garden. It was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.
Wajid Rehman
w-rehman@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful and the squash was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Ziyanda Shongwe
ziyanda.s@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a summer side dish. The squash is cooked perfectly and the sauce is light and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Jason Maulden
jason_maulden@yahoo.comI made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! The squash was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Shamim Hossain
h.shamim@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The squash cooks quickly and the sauce is simple to make. I usually serve it over rice or pasta.
Mirza Hernandez
mhernandez44@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! The squash was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Rawnee The super Artist
artist.r@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of basil, but I really enjoyed this dish. The squash was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again, but I would probably omit the basil.
Minali Imasha
i_m7@gmail.comThis is one of my favorite summer recipes. The squash is always so fresh and flavorful, and the sauce is light and delicious. I usually serve it over rice or pasta.
Fatima Gul
gul_fatima70@aol.comI made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The squash was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Pan nep
p-nep@yahoo.comThis was a great way to use up some of the squash from my garden. It was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.
Papon Das
daspapon40@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful and the squash was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Maleek Joseph
jm68@hotmail.frThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add a little bit of garlic and onion to the sauce, and I sometimes serve it over rice or pasta.
Street Singers
streetsingers51@yahoo.comI loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The squash was sweet and tender, the tomatoes were tangy, and the basil added a nice pop of freshness. I will definitely be making this again!
Eric Phillips
phillips-eric94@yahoo.comThis was a delicious and easy summer recipe. The squash was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and fresh. I would definitely make this again.