Sauteed Chayote with Sweet Onion & Bacon

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Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon cut into 1/2" pieces
• 1 1/2 lb chayote, @ 2 large, peeled, quartered, seeded and sliced crosswise 1/4" thick
• 1 med sweet onion, thinly sliced into half moons
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 T dry white wine
• 1/2 t chopped rosemary
• 1/2 t chopped thyme
• 2 t lemon juice
• Kosher salt & pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In skillet, cook bacon over med heat until crisp, @ 5 min. With slotted spoon, transfer to paper-towel lined plate.
Add chayote, onion & garlic to bacon fat & toss to coat. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until chayote & onion begin to brown slightly, @ 10 min.
Add wine, rosemary & thyme; continue to cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until chayote is tender, @ 8 min.
Remove from heat, stir in bacon, & season with lemon juice, salt & pepper. Serve