Zucchini Onions with Mozzarella Cheese
Elevate your next meal with this irresistible recipe for Zucchini Onions with Mozzarella Cheese, a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect as a side or a light entrée. Tender slices of zucchini and caramelized onions are sautéed in olive oil with garlic and fragrant dried oregano, creating a savory base that’s seasoned to perfection. Topped with melted, gooey mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of optional fresh parsley, this dish is as comforting as it is satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a great way to turn simple vegetables into a cheesy delight. Whether you're looking for a low-carb side dish or a new zucchini recipe to try, this skillet creation is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Wash the zucchini thoroughly and pat them dry. Slice the zucchini into thin, even rounds, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
Peel the onion and cut it in half, then slice it into thin semi-circles.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes or until they become soft and lightly caramelized.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent the garlic from burning.
Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet. Stir everything together and season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
Cook the mixture for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender but not mushy.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the zucchini-onion mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and lower the heat to medium. Allow the cheese to melt, which should take about 2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light entrée. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.1 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 7547 mg | 328% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.3 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 950 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1556 mg | 33% | |
*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.
