Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic
Zucchini sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic. Delicious, quick, healthy, and the perfect side dish.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $
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.
Notes
Invent Your Recipe:
What a refreshing and healthy side dish. 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal