A fresh take on this vegetable. It can be served with almost any meat or fish dish.

Ingredients

• 1 cup walnuts
• 6 medium zucchini
• 1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbs butter
• salt
• freshly ground pepper
• Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat the butter and oil over a low flame.
2. Cut the unpeeled zucchini in thin slices (about 1/8 inch thick).
3. Sauté the slices in the butter and oil, stirring gently.
4. Chop the walnuts into small pieces.
5. When they are almost tender add the walnuts, salt, and pepper.
6. Continue cooking and stirring until the zucchini is tender.
7. Plate and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Note: You can substitute yellow squash, or use a combination of yellow squash and zucchini. You can add the squash to pasta, add more olive oil, and have a fresh and light pasta dish.

Paula Laurita
Italian Food Host

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