Vegetable Bacon Saute
Elevate your weeknight meal game with this quick and flavorful Vegetable Bacon Sauté! Bursting with vibrant, nutrient-packed vegetables like zucchini, red bell peppers, carrots, and baby spinach, this dish gets a savory twist with crispy bacon and a touch of garlic-infused olive oil. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of black pepper and optional red chili flakes for a subtle kick, this 25-minute recipe strikes the ultimate balance between wholesome and indulgent. Serve it as a versatile side dish or pair it with rice, quinoa, or pasta for a satisfying main course. Whether you're seeking a simple, colorful skillet meal or a crowd-pleasing dish for busy nights, this Vegetable Bacon Sauté is sure to deliver. Keywords: vegetable bacon sauté recipe, quick skillet meals, easy side dish, healthy vegetable recipes with bacon.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Chop the bacon into small bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Mince the garlic and dice the zucchini, red bell pepper, and carrot into small, even pieces to ensure even cooking.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
In the same skillet, add the olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced zucchini, red bell pepper, and carrot to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables start to soften but still have a slight crunch.
Stir in the baby spinach, letting it wilt down for 1-2 minutes.
Season the vegetables with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Add the cooked bacon back into the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetables.
Remove the skillet from heat and serve immediately. Enjoy your Vegetable Bacon Sauté as a side dish or atop rice, quinoa, or pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
419 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.3 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 3667 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 990 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
