SLOW-COOKED SUMMER SQUASH WITH LEMON AND THYME
Cooking summer squash low and slow yields sweet, nutty, tender-but not mushy-results. They fold into pasta beautifully, but that's just one of many ways to use them.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Side Vegetable Yellow Squash Zucchini Summer Thyme Lemon Lemon Juice Roast Vegetarian Vegan Wheat/Gluten-Free Dairy Free Garlic
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°F. Toss summer squash, garlic, lemon zest, thyme, oil, and salt in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish to combine.
- Turn garlic cut side down, then roast vegetables, tossing 2 or 3 times, until golden brown, very tender, and edges and cut sides are crisp, 1 hour and 40 minutes-1 hour and 50 minutes. Let cool slightly, then add lemon juice and toss to coat.
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Ranti Aderanti
ranti38@gmail.comTwo thumbs up!
Roseline Rose
roseroseline@aol.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Mahmad Ziyo
z37@gmail.comI've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to showcase summer squash and the lemon-thyme sauce is always a hit.
Khansaab Wazir
k.wazir34@yahoo.comMeh.
Matubar Khalil
m@gmail.comI found the cooking time to be a bit too long. The squash was a bit overcooked for my taste.
Maritha Sekyere
m-sekyere@gmail.comThis recipe is a great starting point, but I would recommend adding some additional spices to give it more flavor.
Omere Mfitumukiza
momere52@gmail.comNot a fan. The squash was bland and the sauce was too tart.
Margret Njunguna
m_n47@yahoo.comI made this dish for a weeknight dinner and it was a lifesaver! It was so easy to throw together and it tasted amazing.
abdulkadir lawal
lawal-abdulkadir79@aol.comThis is a perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and full of flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.
Hot Gaming
gaming11@yahoo.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. Just a few ingredients and a slow cooker are all you need.
Maylee Grid
g@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up all the summer squash from my garden. It's healthy, delicious, and so easy to make.
jeremiah famous
famous.j@gmail.comI've never been a big fan of summer squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The slow cooking process really brought out the natural sweetness of the squash and the lemon-thyme sauce was the perfect complement.
Fazan Jutt
f-j@yahoo.comMade this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor and how easy it was to make.
JS Johurul Islam
jjs@yahoo.comI tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The squash was cooked to perfection and the lemon-thyme sauce was incredible. Definitely a keeper!
SR Sumon
s-sumon@aol.comThis slow-cooked summer squash dish was an absolute delight! The combination of lemon, thyme, and garlic infused the squash with a burst of flavor that was both refreshing and comforting.