Best Summer Squash Pepper Saute Recipes

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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

SUMMER SQUASH & PEPPER SAUTE



Summer Squash & Pepper Saute image

Summer squash and orange pepper give this herby side dish fantastic color. Remember this recipe-it complements almost any main dish. -Shirley Warren, Thiensville, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium sweet orange pepper, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons butter
3 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Saute squash and orange pepper in butter in a large skillet until crisp-tender. Add remaining ingredients; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until sugar is dissolved and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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