Contributed by (Recipe adapted from ―Basic Recipes‖ at http://basicrecipes.

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Ingredients

3 medium Zucchini
2 Tbs Butter
2 Tbs Olive oil
6 Carrots
3 Basil leaves, washed, patted dry and chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnishes:
Tomato wedges
Whole basil sprigs

Instructions

Wash zucchini and cut into 1/4" strips. Put zucchini strips in colander; sprinkle with salt. Let stand 10
minutes to extract bitter juices.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a heavy skillet. Add oil and heat. Rinse zucchini under running cold water and thoroughly pat dry. Wash carrots and cut into 1/4" strips. Add carrots to skillet; saute 6 to 7 minutes, stirring, over high heat, or until barely tender crisp. Turn heat down to medium and add zucchini. Cook, stirring, another 4 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in chopped fresh basil. Add salt and pepper. Spoon onto heated serving platter.
Garnish with tomato wedges and whole basil sprigs.
Serves 4-6.

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