Zucchini Italian Style
Elevate your side dish game with "Zucchini Italian Style," a quick and flavorful recipe that brings rustic Italian flavors to your table in just 25 minutes. Tender zucchini rounds are sautéed in garlic-infused olive oil, then seasoned to perfection with crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and a touch of salt and black pepper. Finished with a sprinkle of savory Parmesan cheese and vibrant fresh parsley, this dish is a harmonious blend of simplicity and bold flavor. Perfect as a healthy, low-carb side dish or a light addition to your Italian-inspired meal, this recipe is a must-try for zucchini lovers. Enjoy the ease of preparation and the authentic taste of this crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the zucchini thoroughly and pat dry. Slice each zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
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 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant but not browned.
Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and stir to coat the slices evenly with the garlic-infused oil.
Sprinkle the crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the zucchini. Stir well to distribute the seasonings.
Cook the zucchini, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes. The slices should become tender but still hold their shape.
Once the zucchini is cooked, remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the zucchini.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it on top as a garnish.
Serve hot as a side dish or as part of an Italian-inspired meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.7 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1371 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.5 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2156 mg | 46% | |
*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.
