Basil Summer Squash

1 Review
ADD YOUR REVIEW
Yield
Makes 6 servings
August 2001
RECIPE BY Southern Living

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pound pattypan or 'Peter Pan' squash, cut in half*
  • 1 small Vidalia onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

How to Make It

Step 1

Bring broth to a boil in a large skillet. Reduce heat to low; add squash and next 5 ingredients. Cook, covered, 10 to 12 minutes or until squash is tender and liquid evaporates. Stir in salt, pepper, and basil.

Step 2

*2 pounds yellow squash may be substituted for either pattypan or Peter Pan squash. Reduce the cooking time by 2 minutes.

You May Like

Advertisement

Build-a-Meal

Find recipes with ingredients that you have on hand.

+ +

Read More

Advertisement

Ratings & Reviews

NanHol's Review

NanHol
July 24, 2009
My husband doesn't really like yellow squash, but he ate every bite of this and complimented me for it. We combined it with baked fish and garlic mashed potatoes. This is excellent!! I will definitely be making this again and will serve it on special occasions.