Easy Sautéed Zucchini
from kristineskitchenblog.comSautéed Zucchini is an easy, healthy side dish that's perfect for serving with grilled meats, baked chicken, pasta and more. Garlic, thyme and Parmesan cheese bring lots of flavor to this quick zucchini recipe.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 76kcal
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini into rounds that are a little thicker than ¼-inch thick.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the zucchini to the pan. Sprinkle the garlic powder, dried thyme, salt and pepper evenly over the zucchini.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes, tossing the zucchini occasionally to cook both sides evenly, until zucchini is crisp-tender and golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan evenly over the zucchini in the pan. Serve.
Notes
- This recipe also works well with yellow squash. You can use a combination of yellow squash and zucchini.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet with a little olive oil over medium heat, heating a few minutes on each side. Place the zucchini in a single layer in the pan to help it crisp back up.
Nutrition
Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
