Baby Squash In Herb and Garlic Marinade Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
HealthyLow Calorie
Ingredients
| Baby green zucchini (courgettes) - 4 | ||
| Baby gold zucchini (courgettes) or crookneck squashes - 4 | ||
| Baby pattypan (custard) squashes - 4 | ||
| Baby Ronde de Nice, scallopini, or other round summer squashes - 4 | ||
| Olive oil | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (FOR THE MARINADE) | |
| Red wine vinegar | 2 Tablespoon (FOR THE MARINADE) | |
| Garlic | 3 Clove (5gm) (FOR THE MARINADE) | |
| Bay leaves | 4 (FOR THE MARINADE) | |
| Thyme | 2 Teaspoon (FOR THE MARINADE) | |
| Rosemary | 2 Teaspoon, minced (FOR THE MARINADE) | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon (FOR THE MARINADE) | |
| Ground pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon (FOR THE MARINADE) | |
| Butter (Boston) or red lettuce leaves - 4-8 | ||
| Red bell pepper | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), thinly sliced (FOR THE MARINADE) | |
Directions
MAKING
1.Cut ends of squashes and leave whole.
2. Put on steamer rack over boiling water, cover and steam until tender . Test by piercing tip of a knife, 2-3 minutes.
3.Put on a plate.
4.To make the marinade, in a nonaluminum bowl, mix together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
5.Add in squashes and coat with the marinade.
6.Let stand covered at room temperature for 6-8 hours.
SERVING
7.On 4 separate serving plates, place one or two lettuce leaves and bell pepper slices.
8.Spoon squashes onto the plates from the marinade.
9.Serve immediately.
1.Cut ends of squashes and leave whole.
2. Put on steamer rack over boiling water, cover and steam until tender . Test by piercing tip of a knife, 2-3 minutes.
3.Put on a plate.
4.To make the marinade, in a nonaluminum bowl, mix together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
5.Add in squashes and coat with the marinade.
6.Let stand covered at room temperature for 6-8 hours.
SERVING
7.On 4 separate serving plates, place one or two lettuce leaves and bell pepper slices.
8.Spoon squashes onto the plates from the marinade.
9.Serve immediately.
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