Continental Zucchini
Elevate your weeknight dinners with the vibrant flavors of Continental Zucchini, a quick and wholesome dish that beautifully highlights fresh ingredients. Tender zucchini slices are sautéed to golden perfection with fragrant garlic and sweet cherry tomatoes, then seasoned with a delightful medley of salt, black pepper, and oregano. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a generous grating of Parmesan cheese, this easy 25-minute recipe is perfect as a side dish or a light vegetarian main course. Pair it with crusty bread to soak up every delicious bite, and enjoy a taste of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine right at home. Perfect for those seeking healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-prepare meals!
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Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
Directions
Step 1
Wash the zucchini and cut them into thin, even slices (about 1/4 inch thick).
Step 2
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes if they’re large.
Step 4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Step 6
Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the slices are lightly golden and tender.
Step 7
Stir in the cherry tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes soften slightly.
Step 8
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 9
Serve warm as a side dish or with crusty bread for a light vegetarian main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (810.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 602.5 |
| Total Fat 37.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g | |
| Cholesterol 22.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6948.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 54.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 44.9g | |
| Protein 16.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 370.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1744.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories