My Top Picks Summer Favorites

Nutty Summer Squash with Asiago Cheese

Source: South Beach Recipe

Phase 1
The Asiago cheese and walnut combination really makes this dish

Ingredients

  • 2 t. butter
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut into 3” strips
  • 1 medium yellow squash, cut into 3” spears
  • 2 Tbls. chicken broth
  • 1/8 t. salt and 1/8 t. black pepper
  • 1/4 c. chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1/3 c. Asiago cheese, shredded

Instructions

Melt butter or margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute, or until soft.

Add zucchini, squash, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 6 minutes or until the zucchini and squash are tender.

Remove from heat. Sprinkle with walnuts and cheese.

NOTE: Serves 4. Freeze leftover cheese to use another time.