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A white plate of sliced, cooked zucchini garnished with herbs, served with a fork and spoon on a gray plate with parsley, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper shakers nearby.

Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic and Herbs

Chef Jenn
Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic and Herbs is a fast and flavorful side dish made with golden zucchini slices, garlic, and Italian herbs. 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
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the zucchini in a single layer (or as close as possible) and let it cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes to develop golden color. Work in batches if needed.
  • Stir and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy.
  • Add garlic in the last 1–2 minutes of cooking, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
  • Finish with a pinch of red pepper flakes, if using.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Don’t overcrowd the pan—use a wide skillet to help the zucchini brown, not steam. A griddle pan or even outdoor griddle is brilliant for this recipe.
  • For extra flavor, try finishing with a sprinkle of Parmesan.
  • Use a mix of yellow squash and zucchini for extra 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 garlic herb zucchini, sautéed zucchini, summer vegetable recipes, zucchini side dish
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