5 from 4 votes
Pan Fried Zucchini with Basil
This quick pan fried zucchini with basil recipe will upgrade this simple vegetable to be the star of the dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
(as a side)
Calories:
115 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
North American, Mediterranean, Italian, American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs zucchini (cut in half lengthwise)
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed and minced)
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup basil (roughly torn)
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- salt to taste, sea salt and freshly cracked
- black pepper to taste, sea salt and freshly cracked
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet under medium heat. Add the olive oil the gently fry the zucchini halves flat-side down for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown, flip and cook the other side for another 4-5 minutes. Using tongs, remove the zucchini from the pan and arrange on a serving platter. Do this in batches if needed. Avoid cooking with high heat so the olive oil doesn't burn.
- After the zucchini is cooked, move the pan off of the heat and let cool for about a minute. If the pan dried out while frying add another 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil. Then, add the garlic and lightly sauté for 1 minute while the pan cools.
- Lastly, add the basil and lemon zest and stir into the oil. Pour the garlic-basil oil over the zucchini and top with a pinch of sea salt, cracked pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.
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Notes
- For a time-saving alternative, combine the olive oil, garlic, basil, and lemon zest in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the mixture for 1 minute before drizzling over the zucchini.
Nutrition Information
Calories
115kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Sodium
400mg
(17%)
Potassium
430mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
412IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 (as a side)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 412IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.