Summer Squash Creole Recipe

Summary

Servings6Cuisine
CourseTaste
MethodSpeciality
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Summer squash2 Pound
 Bacon slices4
 Green onion1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Pepper1 Dash
 Tomatoes2 Medium

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 39 Calories from Fat 8

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.9 g1.4%

Saturated Fat 0.27 g1.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 1.1 mg0.4%

Sodium 350.2 mg14.6%

Total Carbohydrates 7 g2.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.5%

Sugars 4.5 g

Protein 3 g5.2%

Vitamin A 17.6% Vitamin C 56%

Calcium 3.1% Iron 4.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Wash squash.
2) Cut, on the diagonal, into slices 1/2 inch thick.

MAKING
3) In large skillet, saute bacon until crisp.
4) Remove bacon from pan and reserve.
5) In bacon drippings, saute green onion until tender, about 3 minutes.
6) Add squash, salt, and pepper; toss lightly.
7) Cook, covered, over low heat, about 15 minutes, or just until squash is tender.
8) Add tomatoes; toss to combine.
9) Cook, covered, 1 minute longer.

SERVING
10) In a serving dish, transfer the squash; sprinkle with bacon and serve.
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