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Sauteed Zucchini and Onions
If you're looking for a delicious and healthy side dish, sautéed zucchini and onions is an excellent choice. This dish highlights the flavors of fresh zucchini, but allows for the natural sweetness of onions to shine. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful side dish perfect for any main course.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 143 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup diced onions
- 2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice your zucchinis lengthwise and scoop the seeds out with a spoon. (This will help keep your zucchini from getting mushy because seeds are almost all water.)
- Continue cutting your zucchinis into long, thin strips.
- Heat a large skillet with olive oil over medium-low heat.
- Add zucchini, onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking and stirring for 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and continue cooking until zucchini is tender.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese on top and serve.
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Notes
- It all starts with choosing fresh produce at the store. Look for zucchinis with a smooth, blemish-free surface and opt for firm yellow onions with a slightly glossy surface.
- Don't peel the skin. The skin adds color and contains nutrients. Just be sure to wash it well.
- Aim for consistently sized pieces of vegetables for even cooking.
- Use a large frying pan. This works best for even heat distribution because it provides adequate space for the zucchini and onions to cook without overcrowding.
- Don't overcook or you might end up mushy zucchini.
Nutrition Information
Calories
143kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
712mg
(30%)
Potassium
653mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
630IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 712mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 653mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 630IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.