Name: Smothered Yellow Squash with Basil
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 lb medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

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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.

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