Sauteed Zucchini and Squash with Bacon

A skillet with zucchini, squash, and bacon in it.

Have an abundance of zucchini and squash in your garden? Saute zucchini and squash with bacon and toss with a lemon butter sauce for a tasty vegetable side dish.

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Servings: servings

Calories: 125kcal

Author: Hezzi-D

Equipment

1 medium skillet

Ingredients

3 slices bacon
1 medium zucchini cut in half lengthwise then cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium yellow squash cut in half lengthwise then cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 small onion cut into thin slices
3 garlic cloves minced
2 Tablespoons butter
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping once, until both sides are browned. Remove from pan and place on a paper towel lined plate. Crumble.
Add the zucchini, squash, and onions to the pan with the bacon drippings. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add in the garlic, butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the butter has melted.
Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes or until the vegetables are translucent.
Remove from heat and stir in crumbled bacon.

Notes

Recipes adapted from Family Around the Table

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