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Sliced roasted zucchini garnished with herbs on a plate, with a fork and knife beside it.

Italian Sauteed Zucchini

Chef Jenn
Italian Sautéed Zucchini is a quick, healthy side dish bursting with simple Mediterranean flavors. Fresh zucchini is lightly sautéed in olive oil with garlic and herbs, creating a tender, savory dish that complements any meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or summer dinners!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 66 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into ¼-inch rounds or half-moons
  • 1½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs dried
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the zucchini in a single layer if possible. Let it cook without stirring for 2–3 minutes so it can brown nicely. If your pan’s too small, cook in batches.
  • Stir and continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the zucchini is tender but still holds its shape.
  • Add the minced garlic in the last 1–2 minutes of cooking and stir often so it doesn’t burn.
  • Season the zucchini with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
  • Sprinkle in a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Serve right away, topped with fresh parsley.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Give the zucchini space in the pan—crowding it will cause it to steam instead of brown. A big skillet or griddle is perfect for this.
  • Sprinkle some Parmesan over the top just before serving if you want to add even more flavor.
  • Mixing in yellow squash with the zucchini adds a pop of color.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 212IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword easy zucchini side dish, Italian zucchini recipe, sautéed zucchini, summer zucchini recipe
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