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Easy Sautéed Zucchini with Parmesan
Easy sauteed zucchini with Parmesan is healthy, simple and a great way to cook zucchini! One of the best zucchini recipes for quick sides.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 94 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 4 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, or a mix (about 2 pounds), ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil, onion and 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook gently until the onions begin to brown, about 10 to 11 minutes. Add the zucchini, salt, pepper, thyme, and remaining butter.
- Increase heat to medium. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is just cooked through and beginning to brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Enjoy immediately
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Notes
- TO STORE: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
- TO REHEAT: Reheat in a nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat, spreading the slices in a single layer and crisping them up on both sides.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 6), about 3/4 cup
Calories
94kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 6), about 3/4 cup | |
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.