Zucchini with Walnuts
Delight your taste buds with this simple yet flavorful recipe for Zucchini with Walnuts, a quick and nutritious side dish that’s perfect for any meal. Tender slices of zucchini are sautéed with fragrant garlic in golden olive oil, then elevated with the nutty crunch of toasted walnuts and the brightness of fresh parsley and zesty lemon juice. This easy 20-minute recipe offers the perfect balance of textures and flavors while remaining light and healthy. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted proteins or grain-based mains. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner spreads, this recipe is sure to impress with its fresh, earthy goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 0.5 cups walnuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the zucchini and trim both ends. Slice the zucchini into thin rounds, approximately 1/4-inch thick.
Toast the walnuts: Place a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and cook, stirring frequently, for 2–3 minutes or until they are fragrant and lightly toasted. Set aside to cool, then roughly chop.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic and add it to the skillet. Cook for 30–60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the zucchini slices to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender but still slightly crisp.
Season the zucchini with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice, and stir to combine.
Stir in the toasted walnuts and fresh parsley. Cook for 1 more minute, then remove from heat.
Transfer the zucchini and walnut mixture to a serving dish. Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
181 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.5 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 134 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 470 mg | 10% | |
*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.
