Description
A delicious and easy recipe for sautéed summer squash with crispy bacon and onions, perfect for a summer side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 medium summer squash, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté in the bacon drippings for about 3-4 minutes until they become translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced summer squash to the skillet, along with the salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and stir well to combine.
- Sauté the mixture for about 5-7 minutes, or until the squash is tender but still slightly crisp.
- Return the cooked bacon to the skillet and mix everything together. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the onions.
- Substitute zucchini for summer squash or mix both for added color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg