Steamed Squash Medley with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

Steamed Squash Medley with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

  • 6 dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 6 small zucchini, sliced
  • 6 small yellow squash, sliced
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • salt to taste
  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.
  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.
  3. Transfer the steamed vegetables to a bowl, and mix with butter, sugar, pepper, and salt to serve.