Summer Squash without vanilla

2 pounds summer squash and/or zucchini, cut into matchsticks 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more 1/4 cup sliced almonds 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves,[...]

add to shopping list 1 pound ground lean beef or turkey 1/2 onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup) 1 carrot, chopped 1 1/2 cups summer squash, diced 1 6-ounce[...]