Yellow Squash Or Zucchini Matchsticks Sauted - 4 Ways

• 2 lbs summer squash, cut into matchsticks (or julienned. yellow squash, zucchini or other summer squash)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced (more or less to your taste)
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• Way 1
• 1/4 cup almonds, sliced (or slivered)
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• Way 2
• 1 jalapeno, chopped
• 1/4 cup lime juice (lemon ok)
• 1/4 cup pepitas (if you have them)
• Way 3
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 1 tbp white miso
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• Way 4
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• dollop Greek yogurt

1. Place your matchstick squashi in a colander and set it in the sink or over a larger bowl. Toss with 1 tsp salt. Let it stand 10 minutes. Squeeze well to remove as much excess moisture as possible. Do not rince.
2. Way 1 - toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, tossing until brown -- about 3 minutes. Remove from skillet.
3. All Ways - Heat oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and spices until fragrant, just a minute or two.
4. Add squash (and carrots for Way 3) and cook, tossing occasionally, until crisp tender, about 2-5 minutes. Don't let it go limp.
5. Move to a serving bowl.
6. Finish Way 1 - fold in parmesan and almonds.
7. Finish Way 2 - cover with lime juice and pepitas.
8. Finish Way 3 - Whisk together miso and vinegar. Sprinkle over squash.
9. Finish Way 4 - Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt on top.
10. Salt and pepper to taste.

summer, olive oil, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper, parmesan cheese, almonds, parmesan cheese, lime juice, pepitas, carrot, white miso, rice vinegar, ground cumin, ground coriander, yogurt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/yellow-squash-or-zucchini-matchsticks-sauted-4-ways-500954 (may not work)