STEWED SQUASH

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My grandmother makes this dish all the time and my husband loves it! For a vegetarian variation, use 1 teaspoon vegetable oil instead of bacon and follow same directions.

Provided by COMPUTERPEACH

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 slice bacon, cut into strips
1 small onion, chopped
2 yellow squash, cut into large chunks
1 large zucchini, cut into large chunks
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups water

Steps:

Saute bacon in a medium skillet; when it is half done, add onion and saute until lightly caramelized and bacon is done.
Add squash and zucchini and brown lightly on both sides. Season with salt and pepper to taste and pour in water. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 4.8 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 61.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g