Zucchini Saute
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Zucchini Sauté, a light and wholesome dish bursting with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. Perfect as a healthy side or a standalone vegetarian option, this recipe features tender zucchini slices lightly browned in olive oil and infused with the aromatic warmth of garlic. Finished with a zesty squeeze of lemon juice, a sprinkling of fresh parsley, and a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes, this 20-minute recipe is as simple as it is satisfying. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it pairs effortlessly with grilled proteins, pasta, or crusty bread. With minimal prep, easy-to-find ingredients, and just one skillet required, this zucchini sauté will quickly become a go-to favorite for fresh, seasonal cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the zucchinis thoroughly and slice them 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 cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the zucchini slices to the skillet, spreading them out in an even layer as much as possible.
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper evenly over the zucchinis. If desired, add red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
Sauté the zucchini, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until they are tender and slightly golden on the edges.
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the zucchini. Toss to combine.
Transfer the zucchini to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
473 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.8 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6776 mg | 295% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1356 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.
