How to Make Summer Squash Saute with Bacon - A Step-by-Step Guide

With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, summer squash is a staple of the summer season. This versatile vegetable can be prepared in a variety of ways, but one of the most delicious ways to enjoy it is in a simple sauté. And when you add crispy, savory bacon to the mix, you have a dish that is sure to become a favorite at your summer gatherings. This Summer Squash Saute with Bacon recipe is a wonderful way to showcase the flavors of the season and add some excitement to your summer meals.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large zucchini (Italian squash)
  • 2 large Gold Rush zucchini
  • 2 large yellow (crookneck) squash
  • ¼ pound bacon, diced
  • 1 medium red onion, diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Quarter zucchini, Gold Rush zucchini, and crookneck squash lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch chunks.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir bacon and onion in the hot skillet until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, Gold Rush zucchini, and crookneck squash and cook until tender and bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    92 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 167mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 56mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 908mg