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 |
602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.3 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 6949 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 370 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1745 mg | 37% | |
*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.
