Steamed Squash Medley with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Zucchini and yellow squash are steamed with sun-dried tomatoes and sweet onions, and tossed with butter.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 103 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• salt to taste
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 6 dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes
• 6 small zucchini, sliced
• 6 small yellow squash, sliced
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl with the boiling water, and allow to sit 10 minutes. Remove tomatoes with a slotted spoon, and coarsely chop. Reserve the water.

Step 2

Transfer the reserved sun-dried tomato water to a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Place the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, squash, and onion in a steamer basket, and set over the boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Discard water.

Step 3

Transfer the steamed vegetables to a bowl, and mix with butter, sugar, pepper, and salt to serve.