Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic. Zucchini sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic. Delicious, quick, healthy, and the perfect side dish.
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 cutting the zucchini into cubes. It is important to try and cut the zucchini into the same sized cubes, this will make for a more consistent and even cook. If the zucchini cubes vary in thickness, they will cook to different tenderness. I have done this before and the thinner cubes will fall apart while the thicker cubes 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 the total cooking time.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make Zucchini with Garlic
Preparing the Zucchini
- In a large skillet or pot, add in the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat.
- Next, add in the 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 until tender, about 8-10 minutes, mixing occasionally.
How to Serve Zucchini with Garlic
- Serve this zucchini with garlic with chicken, pork, or steak. For a vegetarian option, serve this zucchini over pasta.
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The Recipe
Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchinis cubed
- 4 cloves of garlic sliced
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
Preparing the Zucchini
- In a large skillet or pot, add in the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat.
- Next, add in the 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 until tender, about 8-10 minutes, mixing occasionally.
To Serve:
- Serve as a side dish with chicken, pork, or steak. For a vegetarian option, serve this zucchini over pasta.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Invent Your Recipe:
What a refreshing and healthy side dish recipe this zucchini with garlic is. Zucchini is a wonderful vegetable and really takes on the seasonings you use when cooking. This is a simple recipe with extra virgin olive oil and garlic. Any of your favorite vegetables would work well in this recipe.
I have used green beans, Brussel sprouts, asparagus, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower…the list really goes on and on. If you perfect sautéing vegetables in garlic and oil, you always have a healthy, great-tasting, side dish recipe at the ready.
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