Marseilles Squash Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Summer squash1 1/2 Pound
 Ripe tomatoes3/4 Pound
 Onions2 Large
 Olive oil3 Tablespoon
 Long grain rice1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water2 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Parsley1 Tablespoon, chopped
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1) In boiling salted water, blanch whole squash for 10 minutes.
2) Drain them thoroughly.
3) Cut them in half lengthwise, then remove the seeds and cut across each half into 1 inch thick slices.
4) Blanch the tomatoes peel and halve them.
5) Peel the onions and slice them.

MAKING
6) In a flameproof casserole, heat the oil and fry onions till pale golden.
7) To the casserole, add the rice and fry, stirring, for 2 minutes till the oil is absorbed.
8) Add the water, tomatoes, squash and seasoning.
9) Boil the water, then cover and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes till rice is tender and most of the water has been absorbed.
10) Taste and adjust the seasoning,.

SERVING
11) Sprinkle parsley over it and serve hot.
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