I love this simple vegetarian dish, I’m using patty pan squash ( I don’t know the specific varieties) that I bought from the farmers market this weekend. They were so beautiful that I almost couldn’t bring myself to cook them….actually I didn’t cook one of them, it’s just too pretty. When you make this, cut the squash so that you show off the beautiful flower shape.
Seared Patty Pan Squash Steaks
2 Patty Pan Squash (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter)
1 teaspoon of canola or olive oil ( I used canola oil for it’s mild flavor)
1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Slice the squash into 1/3 inch steaks ( see the picture attached to this note for an example)
Coat the patty pan squash slices in oil and season with thyme, salt and pepper
Let this stand (or sit) at room temperature for about 5 minutes
Heat a frying pan over high heat…let the pan get really hot. Sear the patty pan squash slice quickly over high heat for about 1-2 minutes per side..until beautifully browned
