Easiest Sauteed Zucchini Ever
Elevate your weeknight dinners or quick lunches with the "Easiest Sautéed Zucchini Ever," a simple yet flavor-packed recipe ready in just 12 minutes! Featuring tender, golden-browned zucchini slices lightly seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper, this dish highlights the natural sweetness of fresh zucchini in the most effortless way possible. Perfectly versatile, it’s the ideal healthy side dish for grilled meats, pasta, or grain bowls. With just a handful of pantry staples like olive oil and garlic and an optional parsley garnish for a pop of freshness, this quick zucchini recipe is as wholesome as it is delicious. Bonus: It’s a one-skillet wonder that makes cleanup a breeze!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley (optional)
Instructions
Wash the zucchinis thoroughly and pat them dry with a towel.
Trim the ends off the zucchinis and slice them into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet in a single layer if possible. Sprinkle with salt and ground black pepper.
Cook the zucchini for 3-4 minutes on one side until they become tender and lightly browned. Then flip each slice and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the sautéed zucchini to a serving dish.
Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6774 mg | 295% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1311 mg | 28% | |
*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.
