Summer Squash, Italian Style
Yield Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 summer squash (large, thinly sliced) 1 tablespoon water salt and pepper (optional, to taste) 1 teaspoon sweet basil, fresh 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese (grated) Instructions
1. Using a large, ovenproof frying pan, heat 1 Tablespoon of oil to medium high.
2. Arrange squash in pan, add water and season lightly with salt, pepper and basil.
3. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until tender crisp.
4. Sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with remaining oil. Place under a preheated broiler and broil until cheese melts and browns slightly.
Tip: Add cut up fresh tomatoes, green peppers, green beans, eggplant, onions, or other vegetables in season.
Cost
Per recipe: $0.98
Per serving: $0.25Source
Connecticut Food Policy Council, Farm Fresh Summer Recipes
