ZUCCHINI RIBBON AND SPINACH SAUTE

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Serving this dish with fresh grilled fish is a perfect combination. Zucchini can be grilled, fried, sauteed, or eaten raw in a salad. I grew up eating zucchini and eggs for breakfast, and now I just love making pasta with this versatile vegetable!

Provided by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil, or more as needed
1 zucchini, sliced into long ribbons with vegetable peeler or knife
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups baby spinach, or more to taste
½ cup thinly sliced basil leaves
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and garlic to the hot oil. Use tongs to turn zucchini and garlic to coat with oil, about 30 seconds. Stir in spinach and cook 2 minutes. Add basil, sunflower seeds, salt, and pepper and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large platter and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 599.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Salik Khanal
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini.


Sn Nurunnabi
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add any vegetables or protein that you like.


Josphine Gilly
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This is the perfect recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Bryan Smith
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I'm definitely going to make this dish for my next dinner party.


Desiree Obrien
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This recipe looks delicious.


Jurchris Angel
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Elle Evans
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This dish is so flavorful and healthy.


Blina Axhami
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I love the simplicity of this recipe.


MRYOUREDS HME
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Yum!


Parvez UDDIN
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Rehan Gaddi
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures.


Sagheer Ahmed
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the zucchini ribbons, and they even asked for seconds!


Durga Prasad Adhikari
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I was a bit skeptical about the zucchini ribbons, but they turned out to be delicious! They were tender and flavorful, and they held up well in the sauté.


Gary Alston
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This dish was a breeze to make, and it was ready in no time. I also love that it's a one-pan meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


M younas
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I tried this recipe last night, and it was a hit with my family! The zucchini ribbons were a fun and unique way to serve zucchini, and the spinach added a nice pop of color and nutrition.


Dana Jones
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This zucchini ribbon and spinach sauté is an absolute delight! The flavors of the zucchini, spinach, and garlic blend perfectly together, creating a dish that is both flavorful and healthy.