**Summer Squash Sauté with Bacon: A Delightful Medley of Freshness and Savory Flavors**
As the summer sun shines brightly, gardens and farmers markets overflow with an abundance of fresh summer squash, beckoning us to create delectable dishes that celebrate the season's bounty. Our summer squash sauté with bacon is a symphony of flavors that brings together the delicate sweetness of squash, the smoky richness of bacon, and a medley of herbs and spices. This versatile dish can be served as a hearty side, a vegetarian main course, or even as a filling for tacos or quesadillas. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aromas, our summer squash sauté is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Additionally, we've included two variations of the recipe: a zesty lemon-herb version and a spicy chili-lime version, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. So, gather your fresh ingredients, fire up your skillet, and let's embark on a culinary journey that captures the essence of summer.
ZUCCHINI SQUASH AND BACON SAUTé
My grandmother used to make this as I was growing up. I never liked squash but have grown to love this dish. I have tweaked it over the years as my grandmother never seasons anything.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut bacon into approximately 1-inch size pieces and fry until crisp. Add chopped onion and sauté for a few minutes to lightly brown.
- Add sliced zucchini, minced garlic, salt, pepper and stir.
- Cover and lower heat. Simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally until squash gets soft.
- Add quartered tomatoes and simmer for 5-10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.1, Fat 51.7, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 77.2, Sodium 970.2, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.6, Protein 16.5
SAVORY SUMMER SQUASH WITH BACON
I love squash but wanted a new recipe with fewer calories. I did a search on flavorful ingredients and came up with a bunch of pasta recipes. So I thought, why not substitute yellow squash for pasta? And it worked! All the ingredients can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until ready to cook. Long, slender young squash make for the best texture.
Provided by Katrinika
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place 2 paper towels on a microwave-safe plate; add bacon and top with another paper towel. Cook in microwave on high until some grease is absorbed, about 30 seconds.
- Transfer bacon to a deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Lower heat to medium; stir garlic into bacon and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is slightly translucent and still firm, about 5 minutes.
- Mix squash into onion-bacon mixture; cook and stir until squash is slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add artichoke hearts; cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add capers and rosemary; cover skillet and cook, stirring often, until squash is softened but firm to the bite, about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and white pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 330.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH SIDE DISH
This is a quick and easy side dish that goes perfectly with meats, pastas, and fish. It is a saute of zucchini and summer squash.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized skillet, about 1 minute. Add scallions and garlic; saute in the hot oil until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini and squash; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Saute until squash is tender, 8 to 12 minutes.
- Divide mixture evenly among plates. Garnish with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 52.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
FRIED SQUASH & BACON W/SAUTEED ONIONS
When fresh squash is in season I love cooking this recipe up with some Baked Pork Chops and Fried Sweet Potatoe Patties..........yum. Enjoy!
Provided by Janette Suber
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Clean and slice squash, dice up your onions and chop up bacon into bitesize squares.
- 2. Fry up bacon, first, using a large skillet, pot or on a cookie sheet in the oven. Save bacon grease to add into the pot.
- 3. Put saved bacon grease in heated pot (your not frying in deep bacon grease, just enough drippings from the bacon you cooked to use for sauteing and browning, even browning your squash some when you put them in to cook), add in onions and let them saute'. You want them good and brown.
- 4. Once the onions are done, add in the sliced squash, along with 2 tbsp of EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil). Add 1 tsp of sugar, some salt and pepper to taste. Cook on Medium heat.
- 5. Let cook until they start to tenderize and turn a slight golden brown, then add in bacon and let cook until squash is completely tender, browned and done. Serve with Baked Pork Chops or any of your favorite meats. Enjoy!!!
FAST SUMMER SQUASH SAUTE
"What a yummy and fast way to fix summer squash. You can also grill it." Christie Wethington - Lexington, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the squash, onion and garlic in oil and butter for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAUTéED SUMMER SQUASH WITH RED PEPPER AND ONION
This is the time of year when, no matter what part of the country you live in, tables at farmers' markets are piled high with summer squash, mounds of it: yellow, light green and dark, round and long. This is a vegetable that expresses itself well in a wide range of dishes; just about every cuisine in the world knows how to show it off. It's an excellent low-calorie food, with only 19 calories per cup of raw squash. This dish is great on its own as a side dish, but it can also be incorporated into many other recipes.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 20m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 5 to 8 minutes, and add the garlic, summer squash, red pepper, and about 3/4 teaspoon salt. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until the squash is translucent and the red pepper tender, about 10 minutes. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Stir in the parsley and remove from the heat. Serve as a side dish, or use as a filling for a vegetable tart, gratin, or frittata.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 51, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 248 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH WITH PARMESAN
A simple yet delicious recipe to use with fresh grown garden squash! I have been growing my own squash and making this side dish for years.
Provided by KGora
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice squash and onion to 3/16-inch thickness using a mandolin.
- Melt butter and canola oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add squash and onion to the hot pan and season with salt and pepper. Saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle with additional tablespoon Parmesan cheese prior to serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 146.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
SKILLET SUMMER SQUASH
The good old-fashioned country way. This is definitely NOT diet food. You don't drain the bacon fat off after you brown it. If you really have to, you can substitute butter, but it won't be the same. You can also use this recipe with a combination of yellow and pattypan squash.
Provided by Clotho98
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onions and cook in the bacon drippings until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add squash, salt, and black pepper; stir to coat.
- Cover skillet and cook squash mixture over low heat until tender, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 238.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
SUMMER SQUASH WITH BACON
Make and share this Summer Squash With Bacon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by luvhim
Categories Onions
Time 25m
Yield 1/2 cup, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- slice all squash, onion. Chop bacon into bite size pieces.
- put olive oil in pan get hot and add all ingredients. cook until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.6, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 201.8, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.1, Protein 5.7
Tips:
- Choose the right summer squash: Look for small to medium-sized squash that are firm and have smooth skin. Avoid squash that are bruised or have blemishes.
- Slice the squash thinly: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the squash, make sure to leave enough space between the pieces so that they can brown properly.
- Cook the squash until it is tender-crisp: You don't want to overcook the squash, as it will become mushy. Cook it just until it is tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the squash to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
- Serve the squash immediately: Summer squash is best served fresh out of the pan. Enjoy it as a side dish or as part of a main course.
Conclusion:
Summer squash sauté with bacon is a quick, easy, and delicious dish that is perfect for summer. It is a great way to use up fresh summer squash, and it is a healthy and flavorful side dish or main course. With its crispy bacon, tender squash, and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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