Steamed Squash Medley with Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe

6 servings

6 dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes

2 cups boiling water

6 small zucchini, sliced

6 small yellow squash, sliced

1 sweet onion, chopped

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon white sugar

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

salt to taste

Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl with the boiling water, and allow to sit 10 minutes.

Remove tomatoes with a slotted spoon, and coarsely chop.

Reserve the water.

Transfer the reserved sun-dried tomato water to a saucepan, and bring to a boil.

Place the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, squash, and onion in a steamer basket, and set over the boiling water.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Discard water.

Transfer the steamed vegetables to a bowl, and mix with butter, sugar, pepper, and salt to serve.