Summer Squash Zoodles with Bacon [Recipe]

The dreary weather has finally subsided in the Pacific Northwest, and the sun has officially taken over. Bees are buzzing, birds are chirping, the roses in my garden are blooming, and I’m craving fresh veggies like nobody’s business. When the weather gets even a tad bit warm this time of year, my mind skips right over spring and jumps straight to summertime. Sixty degrees? Summer dresses and sandals, sunscreen and beaches, sprinklers, and zucchini. Lucky for me summer squash can be found in grocery stores year round because I’m full bore into summertime mode! Vegetable noodles are a particular favorite of mine during warm weather, so I made summer squash zoodles for a light, refreshing treat this week! If you’re not in the low carb loop quite yet, “zoodles” are just summer squash noodles.

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My summertime mindset isn’t the only reason I was dying to make a zoodle dish. I was recently given a new spiralizer for my birthday! I had been using the Veggetti Pro, but had some safety concerns and was disappointed with its ability to tackle more substantial vegetables. My partner hooked it up with The Inspiralizer, and I’m happy to report that it is a significant upgrade!

They fixed everything wrong with the Veggetti Pro, and I couldn’t be more thrilled about the gift. Way to go, honey! I will be putting The Inspiralizer to good use (I’ve already used it three times this week!).

Between my insatiable vegetable cravings and the new spiralizer, you can expect to see an influx of vegetable noodle recipes soon!

The Summer Squash Zoodle (Noodle) Recipe

The development of this recipe was super fun as it came together as a result of playing with my new kitchen gadget. I used two different types of summer squash zoodles: zucchini and yellow squash, and I spiralized each with a different size blade.

Caramelized and fresh red onion was used to create a compelling depth of flavor and a beautiful pop of color! The combination of red onion with yellow and green summer squash zoodles is quite striking; I was so excited to take pictures!

I fell back on a keto favorite and used bacon for both the cooking oil and main ingredient; I couldn’t help myself. If you’re limiting fat intake, you can choose to omit the bacon altogether.

To garnish, I used a blend of three Italian kinds of cheese: Parmesan, Pecorino, and Asiago. If you are dairy free, following a Paleo or Whole30 diet, just omit the cheese garnish and you’re good to go!

Enjoy your summer squash noodles!

If you’re looking for more summer squash noodle dishes, be sure to check out my browned butter & mizithra zucchini spaghetti and our famous keto lasagna with zucchini noodles!

Footnote: Approximately 4 hours after writing this blog post it started pouring down rain. Sorry Puget Sounders, I jinxed us. My bad!

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Summer Squash Zoodles with Bacon [Recipe]

Summer squash noodles are an excellent low carb pasta replacement!

Course Main Course, One pot meal

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 90 kcal

Author Tasha Metcalf

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound zucchini
• 1/2 pound yellow squash
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 slices bacon uncooked
• 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Italian 3-cheese blend grated

Instructions

1. Spiralize or shred zucchini into noodle-like strands.
2. Spread zucchini over paper towels, lightly salt and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
3. Cook bacon in a large frying pan until done to your liking. Remove meat from pan and set aside to drain on paper towel.
4. Caramelize half of the prepared red onion in the remaining bacon grease.
5. Blot the excess moisture from the zucchini and yellow squash.
6. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, remaining red onion, and apple cider vinegar to the pan and saute for 3-5 minutes.
7. Garnish with Italian 3-cheese blend (optional) and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Summer Squash Zoodles with Bacon [Recipe]

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g 9%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 10mg 3%

Sodium 696mg 29%

Potassium 339mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 4.5%

Vitamin C 24.6%

Calcium 1.8%

Iron 2.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.