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Summer Squash with Bacon & Onion

Savor Summer Squash with Bacon & Onion in 20 Minutes

A delightful Summer Squash with Bacon & Onion recipe, highlighting fresh ingredients for a quick and tasty dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 1 8 inch summer squash (zucchini) sliced into rounds
  • 4 strips bacon chopped
  • 1 medium red onion roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a large skillet and heat over medium temperature for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add 4 strips of chopped bacon to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
  3. Toss in 1 roughly chopped red onion with the bacon and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add one sliced 8" summer squash to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, stir, and cook for an additional minute. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute bacon with 1/4 cup chopped dry-cured Greek olives. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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