Honey Balsamic Zucchini. Fresh zucchini sliced thin and sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic, honey, and balsamic vinegar.
This is such a tasty and filling vegetable. I love to make this recipe frequently as a side dish with dinner during the week because it does not take very long to prepare.
When preparing to make this recipe I recommend slicing the zucchini on the thin side. It is important to try and cut the zucchini into evenly thin slices, this will make for a more consistent and even cook. If the zucchini slices vary in thickness, they will cook to different tenderness. I have done this before and the thinner slices will fall apart while the thicker slices will remain a bit hard and not very tender.
I usually wash and then leave the skin on the zucchini because I love the way it makes the dish taste and look. You can of course remove the skin if you prefer. If you do that, I recommend reducing the cooking time, otherwise you run the risk of the zucchini falling apart. Just keep and eye on the zucchini as it sautés and maybe cut about 2-3 minutes off of the final 5 minutes of cook time after adding in the honey and balsamic vinegar.
This honey balsamic zucchini recipe is just so flavorful and filling. As an added bonus, this is a healthy dish to add to your recipe collection.
NOTE
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How To Make Honey Balsamic Zucchini
Preparing the Zucchini
- In a large skillet on high heat add in the extra virgin olive oil and garlic and sauté until the garlic is golden (about 2 minutes).
- Lower to a medium heat and add in the zucchini, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Continuing on medium heat, add in the honey and balsamic vinegar and sauté until the zucchini is tender (about 5 minutes), mixing occasionally.
How To Serve Honey Balsamic Zucchini
- Serve the honey balsamic zucchini as a side dish with chicken, pork, or steak. For a vegetarian option, serve this zucchini over pasta.
Invent Your Recipe:
I really enjoy sauteing vegetables in extra virgin olive oil with garlic. I do this with green beans, zucchini, peppers, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and broccoli. This recipe, with the honey and balsamic, will work well with all of those vegetables.
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The Recipe
Honey Balsamic Zucchini
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchinis sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic sliced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
Preparing the Zucchini
- In a large skillet on high heat add in the extra virgin olive oil and garlic and sauté until the garlic is golden (about 2 minutes).
- Lower to a medium heat and add in the zucchini, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Continuing on medium heat, add in the honey and balsamic vinegar and sauté until the zucchini is tender (about 5 minutes), mixing occasionally.
To Serve:
- Serve the honey balsamic zucchini as a side dish with chicken, pork, or steak. For a vegetarian option, serve this zucchini over pasta.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
So easy and turned out great!