1 yellow onion, cut in half, then both halves chopped thinly into half-rings
1 yellow pepper, chopped into thin slices (I like the look of the longer slices rather than dices)
1 T. garlic
1 large zucchini, diced (or at least 2 smaller ones)
1 medium yellow squash, diced
1 handful fresh basil, chiffonaded
2/3 c. coconut milk
1 can diced pineapple, drained, juice reserved
shredded coconut for garnish
**I also used 2 T. jarred pad thai sauce for a hint of heat--I would tell you the brand but it's in Chinese so I have no clue.
extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper to taste
Heat olive oil, then saute the zucchini and yellow squash in batches, adding salt to taste (I also added balsamic vinegar at this stage but couldn't taste it later). Remove zucchini and squash when tender, then saute the garlic for thirty seconds (I had to add more oil). Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, then add peppers. Continue to cook another 3-4 minutes until the peppers have begun to soften slightly. Add coconut milk and some of the pineapple juice (maybe 1/4 c.?); let sauce reduce slightly. Add diced pineapple, heat through. Serve with chiffonaded basil and coconut as garnish (although the basil really adds a lot of flavor, so don't skimp!)
Serve with brown rice (2 c. water to 1 c.rice; plan on cooking for about 40 minutes) and some delicious fruit!
