Continental Zucchini
Elevate your weeknight dinners with the vibrant flavors of Continental Zucchini, a quick and wholesome dish that beautifully highlights fresh ingredients. Tender zucchini slices are sautéed to golden perfection with fragrant garlic and sweet cherry tomatoes, then seasoned with a delightful medley of salt, black pepper, and oregano. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a generous grating of Parmesan cheese, this easy 25-minute recipe is perfect as a side dish or a light vegetarian main course. Pair it with crusty bread to soak up every delicious bite, and enjoy a taste of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine right at home. Perfect for those seeking healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-prepare meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Wash the zucchini and cut them into thin, even slices (about 1/4 inch thick).
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Halve the cherry tomatoes if they’re large.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the slices are lightly golden and tender.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes soften slightly.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve warm as a side dish or with crusty bread for a light vegetarian main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.1 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 297 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 498 mg | 11% | |
*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.
