3 ounces achiote oil with 1/4 teaspoon annatto seed), divided
4 cherry tomatoes halved
2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
2 tablespoons pinenuts
2 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
2 medium summer squash
2 quarts water
2 medium zucchini
Equipment
frying pan
grill
Directions
Bring water to a boil. Preheat grill to high heat.
Toss zucchini and squash in 1 ounce achiote oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Drop broccolini in boiling water for 2 minutes or until slightly wilted while preserving color.
Place seasoned zucchini and squash on hot grill. Cook for 2 minutes on each side. Set aside.
Heat a saute pan over low heat.
Add pine nuts and toast lightly. Set aside.
Add remaining 2 ounces achiote oil to the heated saute pan.
Add the blanched broccolini and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Increase to medium-high heat.
Add sliced garlic and continue to cook until slightly toasted, about 1 minute.
Add grilled zucchini, summer squash and halved cherry tomatoes.
Add butter and toss lightly until butter melts. Plate and drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar, garnishing with toasted pine nuts.