Super Easy Zucchini Side Dish

Elevate your mealtime with this Super Easy Zucchini Side Dish, a quick and flavorful recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a vibrant, healthy delight! Featuring tender slices of zucchini sautéed in olive oil, seasoned with fragrant garlic, dried Italian herbs, and a hint of optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, this versatile side dish comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfectly balanced with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and finished with optional parmesan cheese for a savory garnish, this recipe is a go-to for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Whether served alongside grilled chicken, pasta, or enjoyed as a light standalone snack, this low-carb, vegetarian-friendly dish is sure to impress with its fresh flavors and comforting simplicity.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the zucchini thoroughly and pat dry with a clean towel.

Step 2

Slice the zucchini into rounds about 1/4-inch thick. If the zucchini is particularly large, you can slice the rounds in half to create half-moon shapes.

Step 3

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 6

Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the garlic and oil.

Step 7

Sprinkle the zucchini with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss well to combine the seasonings with the zucchini.

Step 8

Cook the zucchini for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is tender but still slightly crisp. Avoid overcooking to prevent the zucchini from becoming mushy.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Step 10

Transfer the zucchini to a serving dish and, if desired, sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese for added flavor.

Step 11

Serve hot and enjoy your Super Easy Zucchini Side Dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(44.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	305.1

Total Fat 30.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 6mg	0%
Sodium 154.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 2.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	0%
Total Sugars 0.1g
Protein 4.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 127.2mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 41.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 90.7%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 3.7%