Sauteed Summer Squash
With Garlic, Basil And Bell Peppers
What you will need
4-5 medium bell peppers
4-5 medium summer squash
3 sprigs of basil
2 cloves garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil as needed
How to cook
1
![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-4699990-1504729584022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MSZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0z.jpg)
Cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds. Then slice them up.
2
![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-4699990-1504729584022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9NCZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0x.jpg)
Set the peppers over medium heat with a fair amount of cooking oil.
3
![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-4699990-1504729584022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9NSZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0y.jpg)
Dice up your summer squash.
4
![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-4699990-1504729584022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9NyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0y.jpg)
Stir up those peppers now and then as they cook.
5
![and add a liitle more oil to the pan. You don't need to clean the pan.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-4699990-1504729584022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9OSZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0x.jpg)
When they're all soft and a little darkened, transfer the peppers to a dish and add a liitle more oil to the pan. You don't need to clean the pan.
6
![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-4699990-1504729584022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTAmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mg==.jpg)
Add the squash. Crank up the heat a bit.
7
![some salt and pepper.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-4699990-1504729584022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTImcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9MQ==.jpg)
Give them a jump every few minutes. This is a good time to start tossing in some salt and pepper.
8
![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-4699990-1504729584022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTMmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mg==.jpg)
Chop up the basil.
9
![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-4699990-1504729584022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTUmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Peel, crush, and chop the garlic.
10
![Give it a quick stir.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-4699990-1504729584022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTgmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mg==.jpg)
When the squash is tender, clear a little spot on the pan for your garlic. Give it a quick stir.
11
![t and pepper.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-4699990-1504729584022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MjAmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mg==.jpg)
Now you can sautee in the basil and peppers and finish it off with some salt and pepper.
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