Best 9 Savory Summer Squash With Bacon Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Craving a quick and flavorful side dish that embodies the vibrant flavors of summer? Look no further than savory summer squash with bacon. This delightful dish combines tender summer squash, crispy bacon, and a medley of aromatic herbs and spices to create a delectable treat that will tantalize your taste buds. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aromas, this dish is sure to become a staple in your summer cooking repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SUMMER SQUASH AND BACON GALETTE



Summer Squash and Bacon Galette image

Summer squash goes decadent in this cheesy, bacon-studded savory galette.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 medium yellow squash (10 ounces), sliced into 1/8-inch thin rounds
1 medium zucchini (10 ounces), sliced into 1/8-inch thin rounds
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 slices bacon
1 small red onion, sliced thinly and separated into rings
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup shredded mozzarella
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 egg, beaten
Red wine vinegar, for brushing

Steps:

  • For the dough: Combine the flour, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor and pulse until mixed. Add about a third of the chilled butter and process until thoroughly combined with no visible chunks of butter (the mixture will be slightly yellow). Add the remaining butter and pulse until the mixture resembles a very coarse meal with pea-size bits of butter. Add the vinegar in a single pulse. Gradually add 2 tablespoons ice water through the feed tube, pulsing just until evenly combined. Squeeze a handful of the dough together-it should just hold its shape and be a little crumbly. If still very powdery, pulse again, adding up to 2 tablespoons ice water.
  • Turn the dough out onto a work surface and pat together into a flat disk about 1/2-inch thick. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
  • For the galette: Adjust an oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toss the yellow squash and zucchini with 3/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes to draw out a good amount of water from the vegetables.
  • Meanwhile, lay out the bacon slices in a large skillet. Place over medium heat and cook partially, flipping occasionally, to render out some fat but not to brown or crisp up, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; let cool slightly, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Reserve the bacon fat in the pan.
  • Pat the squash slices dry; place in a large bowl with the red onion slices and toss with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Let the dough stand at room temperature for a few minutes until slightly softened. Roll out on a lightly floured surface into a 12- to 13-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan on the circle, leaving empty a 1 1/2-inch border all around. Fan the squash, zucchini and onions in a circle, then scatter the bacon on top. Fold up the edges of the dough, pleating, to overlap the filling. Brush the dough border with the egg wash. Drizzle any bacon fat over the filling.
  • Bake until golden brown all over and the filling is bubbly, 45 to 50 minutes. Brush the galette with a little vinegar while still warm and serve.

SAVORY SUMMER SQUASH WITH BACON



Savory Summer Squash with Bacon image

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

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 pounds yellow squash, cut into bite-size pieces
4 pickled artichoke hearts, chopped
2 tablespoons capers with liquid, or more to taste
½ teaspoon crushed fresh rosemary leaves
salt to taste
ground white pepper to taste

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

SAVORY SUMMER SQUASH



Savory Summer Squash image

I'm always looking for good-tasting recipes that are low in fat and quick to fix, and this fits the bill. Because zucchini is so abundant, it's almost a game to find new ways to fix it. This makes a perfect side dish for any meal. -Nadine Daniels, Curtis, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small zucchini, julienned
1 small yellow summer squash, julienned
1 medium tomato, diced
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute the zucchini, yellow squash, tomato and onion in oil for 1 minute. Sprinkle with seasonings; cook 5-7 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SUMMER SQUASH WITH BACON



Summer Squash With Bacon image

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

2 -3 yellow squash, sliced
2 -3 zucchini, sliced
4 slices cooked bacon
1 medium onion, sliced and quartered
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning mix, salts
2 tablespoons olive oil

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

SAVORY SUMMER SQUASH WITH BACON



Savory Summer Squash with Bacon image

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     Summer Squash Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 pounds yellow squash, cut into bite-size pieces
4 pickled artichoke hearts, chopped
2 tablespoons capers with liquid, or more to taste
½ teaspoon crushed fresh rosemary leaves
salt to taste
ground white pepper to taste

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

SAVORY SUMMER SQUASH WITH BACON



Savory Summer Squash with Bacon image

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     Summer Squash Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 pounds yellow squash, cut into bite-size pieces
4 pickled artichoke hearts, chopped
2 tablespoons capers with liquid, or more to taste
½ teaspoon crushed fresh rosemary leaves
salt to taste
ground white pepper to taste

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

SUMMER SQUASH AND BELL PEPPER SAUTE WITH BACON



Summer Squash and Bell Pepper Saute with Bacon image

YELLOW SQUASH with colorful bell peppers makes an attractive and delicious combination that goes well with many entrees. I enjoy experimenting with new recipes, and fortunately, my husband likes new dishes appearing on the table. -Maxine Lynch, Boise City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bacon strip, diced
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon each finely chopped green, sweet red and yellow pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Stir in onion, peppers and garlic; cook for 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add squash; cover and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAVORY SUMMER SQUASH WITH BACON



Savory Summer Squash with Bacon image

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     Summer Squash Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 pounds yellow squash, cut into bite-size pieces
4 pickled artichoke hearts, chopped
2 tablespoons capers with liquid, or more to taste
½ teaspoon crushed fresh rosemary leaves
salt to taste
ground white pepper to taste

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

SAVORY SUMMER SQUASH WITH BACON



Savory Summer Squash with Bacon image

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     Summer Squash Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 pounds yellow squash, cut into bite-size pieces
4 pickled artichoke hearts, chopped
2 tablespoons capers with liquid, or more to taste
½ teaspoon crushed fresh rosemary leaves
salt to taste
ground white pepper to taste

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right summer squash: Look for small, tender squash with smooth skin. Avoid squash that is bruised or has blemishes.
  • Prepare the squash properly: Wash the squash thoroughly and cut it into 1-inch pieces. If you are using zucchini, you can leave the skin on. If you are using yellow squash, you may want to peel it.
  • Cook the squash until it is tender: You can cook summer squash in a variety of ways, including sautéing, roasting, grilling, or steaming. Cook the squash until it is tender but still has a slight crunch.
  • Season the squash well: Summer squash has a mild flavor, so it is important to season it well. Salt, pepper, and garlic are all good choices. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as basil, oregano, or thyme.
  • Serve the squash immediately: Summer squash is best served immediately after it is cooked. You can serve it as a side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

Summer squash is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and it is also low in calories. With its mild flavor and easy-to-cook nature, summer squash is a great choice for busy weeknight meals.

Related Topics