Thursday, August 28, 2008

Summer Squash Ribbons with Herbs & Lemon

3 small zucchini (about 1 lb)
3 small yellow squash (about 1 lb)
1 tbl olive oil
1/4 tsp grated lemon rind
1 tbl lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 c. thinly sliced fresh basil
1 tbl chopped fresh oregano
1/4 c. shaved fresh Parmesan cheese

Shave zucchini and squash into ribbons using a vegetable peeler, stopping at the seeds. Place ribbons in a large bowl and discard seed cores.

Whisk together oil, rind, juice, salt, pepper and garlic in a small bowl. Drizzle over the squash ribbons. Sprinkle with herbs. Toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

8 servings

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