Green Beans and Zucchini with Bacon - My Recipe Treasures (2024)

by Amy | Aug 8, 2019 | Sides | 9 comments

Green beans and zucchini with bacon are the peak of a delicious summer evening. You can use canned or frozen beans, but when summer is here, the fresh snapped beans are out of this world.

I also love a lot of butter, and so if you do not, cut the butter in half and only use 1/8 cup instead of 1/4 cup. I like my bacon nice and crispy, but you may like it a little less done. That works too. In other words, feel free to tweak this recipe to your liking.

What Ingredients Do I Need for Green Beans and Zucchini with Bacon?

Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this side dish (scroll down for the full recipe):

• Fresh or frozen green beans
• Butter
• Zucchinis
• Bacon
• Onion
• Salt
• Pepper

How Do I Make Green Beans and Zucchini with Bacon?

Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this side dish (scroll down for the full recipe):

• Cook the beans and drain the juice.
• Fry the bacon until it is nice and crispy, drain and place on a paper towel.
• When the bacon is cool, crumble it or cut it into very small pieces.
• Cook the onion in the butter.
• Add the zucchini, salt and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until it is nice and tender.
• Combine the beans, bacon and onions.
• Heat together for about 1 minute.
• Serve as a side dish with meats or salads.

Can I Use Less Zucchini in Green Beans and Zucchini with Bacon?

• Sure, instead of using 2 cups of beans and 2 cups of zucchini, you can always use 2 cups beans and 1 cup of zucchini.

It is that time of year when zucchini is ready and oh so plentiful. I really love my zucchini plants that are loaded with zucchinis. I have come across such a variety of zucchini recipes that it is hard to believe that we are eating the same plant.

Here are some Links to more Zucchini Recipes you may enjoy:

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Muffins

Easy Zucchini and Yellow Squash Casserole