Sauteed Zucchini Strings
Delightfully light and bursting with fresh flavors, Sauteed Zucchini Strings is the ultimate quick and healthy side dish. Made with tender zucchini ribbons tossed in fragrant garlic and olive oil, this recipe achieves the perfect balance of crispness and softness in just 10 minutes of cooking time. A spritz of lemon juice adds a refreshing tang, while optional Parmesan cheese and parsley elevate the dish with a gourmet touch. Perfect for dinner parties or weeknight meals, this low-carb, gluten-free recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it alongside grilled meats or enjoy it as a standalone light entrée—either way, it’s a simple yet elegant way to showcase summer produce at its best!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchini. Using a julienne peeler or spiralizer, cut the zucchini into thin strings or ribbons.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the zucchini strings to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic and oil. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the zucchini is slightly softened but still retains some crunch.
Season the zucchini with salt and black pepper, tossing to distribute evenly.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice for a fresh, zesty finish.
If desired, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley for extra flavor.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
584 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 9 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 8778 mg | 382% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.9 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1782 mg | 38% | |
*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.
