SMOTHERED YELLOW SQUASH WITH BASIL
Love yellow squash. 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. The recipe comes from Gourmet magazine.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot, But not smoking, then add half of the squash and saute, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer browned squash to a bowl, then heat remaining olive oil and saute remaining squash in the same manner.
- Return squash from bowl to skillet, add garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
- Add water, salt, and pepper and simmer briskly, covered, until squash is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in basil and serve.
SMOTHERED CAJUN-SPICED SQUASH
Sprinkled roasted butter-nut squash with Cajun seasoning, smothered it in a gravy made with what New Orleans chefs call the holy trinity: a combination of onions, celery, and green bell peppers. Serve with rice or grits. From Vegetarian Times magazine.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Onions
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Combine 1 Tbs. oil and garlic in small bowl. Brush garlic-oil mixture over butternut squash pieces, and place on baking sheet. Sprinkle each squash piece with 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until squash pieces are tender enough to easily pierce with fork.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and celery, and cook 20 to 25 minutes, or until vegetables are soft and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally.
- Stir flour into onion mixture, and cook 1 minute, or until flour begins to brown, stirring constantly. Stir in vinegar, remaining 2 Tbs. Cajun seasoning, and 6 cups water. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally. You can leave as is or puree to make a smooth gravy.
- To serve:.
- Place 2 squash pieces on plate. Smother with 1 cup onion mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.9, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 68.3, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 13.1, Protein 5.2
CAJUN SMOTHERED SQUASH
Make and share this Cajun Smothered Squash recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine 1 Tbsp oil and garlic in small bowl. Brush garlic-oil mixture over butternut squash pieces, and place on baking sheet.
- Sprinkle each squash piece with 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until squash pieces are tender enough to easily pierce with fork.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, and celery, and cook 20 to 25 minutes, or until vegetables are soft and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally.
- Stir flour into onion mixture, and cook 1 minute, or until flour begins to brown, stirring constantly. Stir in vinegar, remaining 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning, and 6 cups water. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.
- When ready to serve, place 2 squash pieces on plate. "Smother" with 1 cup onion mixture.
CAJUN-SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS
This Cajun-smothered pork chop recipe is the best pork chop recipe ever!
Provided by Jeannette Loghry
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Season pork chops with Cajun seasoning and coat completely with flour, reserving any leftover flour.
- Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and brown, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate. Add sliced onions to the pan drippings and cook for 1 minute.
- Dust onions with leftover flour and continue to cook until brown, another 4 to 5 minutes. Add milk and bring to a boil, stirring until incorporated. Return pork chops to the skillet; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until gravy is thick and pork chops are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 348.1 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
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