Pan-Fried Summer Squash with Bacon and Onions
Pan-Fried Summer Squash with Bacon and Onions brings tender, lightly caramelized squash together with smoky bacon and sweet onion for a rich, balanced bite. The bacon drippings coat each slice, enhancing the squash’s natural sweetness while a simple sprinkle of salt and pepper ties it together. Serve it warm as a versatile side for breakfast eggs, a casual lunch, or alongside grilled meats at dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Cook and stir the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the onions and cook in the bacon drippings until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the squash, salt, and black pepper; stir to coat.
- 2
Cover the skillet and cook the squash mixture over low heat until tender, about 25 minutes.
- Calories 98.56 kcal Low Source
- Protein 6.79 g Moderate
- Carbs 12.83 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.4 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.82 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 5.4 mg Low Source
- Sodium 101.29 mg Low Source
- Fiber 5.07 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.69 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.05 g Low Source
- Calcium 54.31 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.04 mg Low Source
- Potassium 52.16 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 208.3 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 41.72 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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