Description
Zucchini sauteed with garlic and herbs makes your quick side dish super simple to whip up when hunger strikes. Fresh ingredients and a hot skillet deliver crisp, flavorful vegetables ready in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 3 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound mushrooms
- 1 large onion
Supporting Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large skillet and warm over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until the surface shimmers.
- Add thinly sliced onion and sauté for exactly 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pieces turn translucent and soft.
- Toss minced garlic into the skillet and cook for 90 seconds, moving the pieces around to prevent burning.
- Slide sliced mushrooms into the pan and let them cook undisturbed for 4 minutes, then stir and continue cooking for another 3 minutes until they release moisture and develop golden edges.
- Introduce sliced zucchini half-moons to the skillet, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper across the vegetables.
- Gently toss the ingredients to distribute seasonings evenly and cook for 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes to ensure consistent tenderness.
- Remove from heat when zucchini reaches a crisp-tender texture, then scatter chopped fresh parsley over the top for a bright finishing touch.
Notes
- Slice zucchini uniformly to ensure even cooking and attractive presentation.
- Choose fresh, firm zucchini with smooth skin for the best texture and flavor.
- Avoid overcooking zucchini to prevent it from becoming mushy and losing its crisp texture.
- For a dairy-free version, skip any cheese and stick to herbs and seasonings for flavor enhancement.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-21 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg