Summer Squash with Ginger and Chives Recipe

15. Aug, 2007 4 Comments

I know I just made squash the other day, but it is just so gorgeous this time of year I can’t help myself it is too good. This is actually a totally accidental recipe. I had the cut chives and minced ginger left on the cutting board from making a seared tuna appetizer, and since I overcooked the tuna to medium rare rather then rare the squash was the winner of the night. This would work with any summer squash – I used a yellow crookneck but I think zucchini would work equally well. Anything you can saute and eat with it’s skin on.

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Summer Squash with Ginger and Chives
(serves 2)

2T olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled
1t fresh ginger, minced
1 medium summer squash, scrubbed (could be yellow crookneck or zucchini etc.)
salt and freshly ground pepper
1T tamari or Japanese soy sauce
1T fresh chives, chopped

Cut in half. With flat side down cut the squash into 3 inch long sections crosswise. Cut each section into 1/4″ slices lengthwise. Set aside.
In a medium skillet add the garlic and the oil and bring up to medium, let garlic sizzle until a light golden brown. Remove from the olive and add the ginger. Cook, stirring for 1 minute then add the squash. Toss the squash to evenly coat with oil. Sprinkle with a healthy pinch of salt and a grinding of fresh pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally for 3-6 minutes or until just bite tender. Toss with the tamari and chives and serve immediately.

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4 Responses to “Summer Squash with Ginger and Chives Recipe”

jerry 15. Aug, 2007 at 7:40 PM

Looks fantastic! I’ve got a few squash hanging out in my fridge that may just find this recipe… With a twist, but then what don’t I change when it gets to my kitchen!?!
JANET 16. Aug, 2007 at 2:46 AM

Thanks for this new idea for squash. Squash is about the only thing that did well in our garden this summer, and I have plenty put up in the freezer. Usually, we saute it or use it in a casserole. This will be something different!
zorra 20. Aug, 2007 at 9:41 AM

Great idea! Accidental recipes are often the best!
Kalyn 21. Aug, 2007 at 2:16 AM

I love the sound of this. It’s very different from the flavors I usually use with squash, but to me it sounds delicious.