Best 3 Sauteed Zucchini With Garlic And Herbs Recipes

Are you looking for a quick and easy side dish that's both healthy and delicious? Look no further than sautéed zucchini with garlic and herbs. This classic Italian dish is made with just a few simple ingredients and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Best of all, it's a versatile dish that can be served as a side to chicken, fish, or pasta, or as a vegetarian main course. In this article, we'll share two recipes for sautéed zucchini: a classic recipe with garlic and herbs, and a more flavorful version with sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste. So grab a zucchini and let's get cooking!

Let's cook with our recipes!

SAUTéED ZUCCHINI WITH GARLIC

Learn how to make perfectly cooked sauteed zucchini in less than ten minutes. This healthy side dish pairs with everything and couldn't be easier to make.

Provided by Kristen McCaffrey

Categories Side Dish

Time 12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme (or half the amount dried thyme)
3 zucchini, cut into half moons (or summer squash or a combination)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
Add the garlic and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the zucchini. Stir and then press down into the pan and let cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring until the zucchini begins to brown.
Stir and cook for 2-3 more minutes until tender crisp.
Turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper. Top with extra thyme if desired. You can also add fresh lemon juice and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2/3 cup, Calories 74 cal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 3 g, Fiber 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 6 g

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH GARLIC AND THYME

Sauteed Zucchini with Garlic and Thyme image

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons coconut oil
3 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 lemon, juiced
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil. Add the zucchini in batches and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Once the second batch is seared, add the first batch back into the pan, and then add the thyme and garlic. Saute until the garlic is fragrant, another 30 seconds. Add the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 159 milligrams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 4 grams

GARLIC OREGANO ZUCCHINI

Garlic Oregano Zucchini image

I've found that this flavorful side dish complements almost any main course, from chicken to fish. If you like, use half yellow summer squash for a colorful variation on classic zucchini recipes. -Teresa Kraus, Cortez, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 medium zucchini, sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook and stir the garlic in oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges

Tips:

Choose fresh, tender zucchini. Look for zucchinis that are deep green in color and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid zucchinis that are yellow or have blemishes, as these are likely to be old and tough.
Slice the zucchini thinly. This will help the zucchini cook evenly and quickly.
Use a large skillet. This will give the zucchini plenty of room to spread out and cook evenly.
Heat the skillet over medium-high heat. This will help the zucchini to brown and caramelize.
Add the zucchini to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Add the garlic and herbs and cook for 1 minute more. This will help to infuse the zucchini with flavor.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately. Sautéed zucchini is best served fresh and hot.

Conclusion:

Sautéed zucchini is a quick, easy, and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up fresh zucchini from your garden or local farmers market. With its simple ingredients and vibrant flavor, sautéed zucchini is sure to become a staple in your weeknight dinner rotation.