Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 lb of yellow squash, unpeeled
1/2 medium onion
1 large egg
1 tsp salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp butter (for frying)
Directions:
1. Shred the squash and squeeze out the extra moisture.
2. Finely chop the onion, set aside.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
4. In a bowl beat the egg with the salt, pepper, , and garlic powder. Add in the squash and onion.
5. Add half the butter to the warmed skillet and spoon in the fritter mixture. About a 1/4 cup measurement.
6. Fry on each side for about 4-5 min.
Summer lemony pasta with sugar snaps, squash and herbs
Ingredients: 1 box penne (or similar) whole wheat noodles, 2 c. sugar snap peas, 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice, 2 t. lemon zest, 1/2 t. salt, 3 T EVOO, 1/4 c. chopped fresh herbs (basil, parsley, mint, etc…), 1 summer squash, shaved parmesan.
Steps: If you have yellow summer squash, chop into matchsticks; if you have ronde de nice (green striped summer squash), cut in half and remove seeds and pulp before cutting into matchsticks. Saute squash in a little EVOO for a few minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package, adding sugar snaps during last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water then set aside. Combine lemon juice, zest and salt in a large bowl; whisk in oil then toss in the herbs and squash. Top with shaved parmesan and serve room temperature.
