Sautéed Zucchini

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Serves 4

This sauteed zucchini recipe is one of my favorite easy, healthy side dishes! Perfect for weeknights, it's ready in under 15 minutes. Olive oil or butter, garlic, and lemon fill it with delicious flavor.

Ingredients

1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or unsalted butter
1½ pounds zucchini, about 3 medium, sliced into ½-inch rounds or half-moons
2 garlic cloves, chopped
½ teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedge, for squeezing
Red pepper flakes, optional
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving, optional

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini in a single layer (as much as possible), and cook without stirring for 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned underneath.
Stir in the garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and browned in places.
Squeeze lemon juice on top and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if using. Garnish with parsley and serve with Parmesan, if desired.

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