Zucchini with Walnuts and Chives
Elevate your vegetable side dish game with this delightful recipe for Zucchini with Walnuts and Chives. This quick and easy dish features tender, golden-brown zucchini slices infused with the aromatic flavors of garlic and a touch of lemon for brightness. Crunchy toasted walnuts add a satisfying texture, while a sprinkle of fresh chives brings a pop of color and an herbal finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile recipe makes for a perfect light main course or an elegant side dish for any meal. Packed with wholesome ingredients and simple seasoning, it’s a perfect balance of earthy, nutty, and zesty flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this dish is a must-try for zucchini lovers seeking a fresh twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the zucchini thoroughly and cut off the ends. Slice them diagonally into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.
Roughly chop the walnuts and set them aside.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh chives.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the zucchini slices to the skillet in a single layer and sprinkle with the salt and black pepper.
Cook the zucchini for about 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are tender and lightly browned.
Add the chopped walnuts to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring gently to toast the walnuts and combine the flavors.
Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the zucchini and walnuts. Toss gently to coat.
Transfer the zucchini mixture to a serving platter and sprinkle the chopped chives on top as a garnish.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy as a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 656 mg | 14% | |
*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.
