Easy Garlic Zucchini
Transform your summer vegetable game with this quick and flavorful Easy Garlic Zucchini recipe. Bursting with the natural sweetness of tender sautéed zucchini, this dish is elevated by the rich aroma of fresh garlic and a drizzle of olive oil. Ready in just under 20 minutes, this healthy side dish is seasoned to perfection with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a hint of optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for brightness, it's an effortless way to add vibrant, garden-fresh flavor to your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a light, savory accompaniment to your favorite main courses, this skillet zucchini recipe is a low-carb, gluten-free delight that’s as simple as it is satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the zucchini thoroughly and pat dry. Cut the zucchini into thin rounds (about 1/4-inch thick).
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the zucchini rounds to the skillet in an even layer, stirring to evenly coat them with the garlic and oil.
Season the zucchini with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
Cook the zucchini for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle fresh parsley over the zucchini for a burst of color and flavor.
Serve immediately as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.8 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6778 mg | 295% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1362 mg | 29% | |
*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.
