Enjoy the flavors of summer with this delicious and easy summer squash recipe. Crispy bacon and fresh herbs add a savory touch to tender summer squash. This dish is perfect as a side dish or a light lunch. It's a great way to use up an abundance of summer squash from your garden or local farmers market. Try this recipe for a tasty and satisfying summer meal!
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 medium summer squash, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside on paper towels to drain. Crumble the bacon into small pieces.
- In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the sliced onion and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Add the sliced summer squash to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- Stir in the chopped thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top.
- Serve the savory summer squash with bacon hot as a side dish or a light lunch option.
