Southern Summer Squash
This dish captures the essence of Southern summer with tender squash, sweet onions, and a touch of Cheddar cheese.
Equipment
Ingrediënten
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 sweet onion thinly sliced
- 1 pound small yellow squash thinly sliced
- 1 pound small zucchini thinly sliced
- 3 medium tomatoes peeled, seeded, and chopped* (or 1 can of diced tomatoes, drained)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructies
- In a large skillet, bring ¼ cup of water and the butter to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the thinly sliced sweet onion, yellow squash, and zucchini.
- Return to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes (or canned diced tomatoes), fresh basil, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until everything is thoroughly heated.
- Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese over the top, and serve immediately.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Note: If using canned diced tomatoes, make sure to drain them before adding to the skillet.
Enjoy these delicious summer squash dishes!
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