Zucchini and Apple Saute
Transform your side dish game with this irresistible Zucchini and Apple Sauté, a quick and healthy recipe bursting with sweet and savory flavors. Tender zucchini and crisp apple slices are sautéed to perfection in a blend of olive oil and butter, enhanced by a touch of garlic and a sprinkle of warm cinnamon. A dash of lemon juice adds brightness, while salt and pepper balance the flavors for a simple yet elegant dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe makes a wonderful addition to weeknight dinners, a standout holiday side, or even a light vegetarian entrée. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and added freshness. Perfect for those seeking easy, delicious, and nutrient-packed recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 medium apple
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchini and apples. Cut the zucchini into thin slices or half-moons, depending on your preference. Core the apples and slice them thinly.
Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Allow the butter to melt and combine with the oil.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
Stir in the apple slices and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, until the apples are tender but not mushy.
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper over the mixture, and stir to evenly coat the zucchini and apples with the seasoning.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the sautéed mixture and give it a final stir.
Remove the skillet from the heat. If desired, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish, or enjoy on its own as a light and healthy entrée.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
735 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.3 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 4988 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1355 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.
