Squash Ribbons with Parmesan and Crisp Bacon
Buttery zucchini and squash, fresh from the garden, topped with crisp bacon is a great way to serve this easy but wonderful side dish.
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Ingredients:
| 2 | medium zucchini |
| 2 | medium yellow summer squash |
| 2 ounces | natural (no nitrates) bacon (3 to 4 slices) |
| 2 tablespoons | butter |
| 1 teaspoon | cracked black pepper |
| 4 ounces | Parmesan cheese, shaved into thin slices (curls) with a vegetable peeler (1 cup) |
Directions:
For squash ribbons: Trim each end of the zucchini and summer squash; rinse and pat dry with paper towel. Using a vegetable peeler, cut wide ribbons from the whole length of the zucchini and summer squash. (Slices should be slightly less than 1/8-inch thick.) Rotate the squash, peeling all four sides to get the most color; stop peeling when you get to the seeds. Set aside ribbons; discard squash centers.
In a very large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, about 6 minutes, turning once; drain off and discard drippings. Crumble bacon. Set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the squash ribbons and cook about 2 minutes or until just tender, turning occasionally. Sprinkle with cracked pepper; remove skillet from heat. Add the shaved Parmesan cheese; toss gently to coat. Transfer squash mixture to a serving platter and top with the crisp bacon.
Revised from Source: midwestliving.com
