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Sautéed zucchini cooked in a skillet until tender and lightly golden, then finished with olive oil, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese.

Sautéed Zucchini

Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
This simple sautéed zucchini is easy to make with a bit of oil, seasoning, and a finish of fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese for the tastiest side dish that the whole family will love!

Ingredients

  • 1–2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium zucchini , quartered
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper , to taste

For serving: Freshly grated parmesan and basil

Instructions

  • Heat. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm 1–2 tablespoons olive oil until shimmering.
  • Add. Stir in the zucchini in a single layer.
  • Cook. Sprinkle the zucchini with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the edges are golden and the centers are just tender, about 10 minutes. Season to taste.
  • Serve. Transfer to a serving dish. Top with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan and scatter fresh basil over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Store in a covered container up to 3 days. Reheat in skillet until warm. 

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 299mg, Potassium: 259mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 200IU, Vitamin C: 18mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

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