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Sautéed Zucchini Recipe
Sautéed Zucchini just might be the quickest and easiest side dish recipe out there! In less than 15 minutes and a few simple ingredients, like zucchini, butter, and garlic, you can have a quick veggie on the table.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 80 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ - 1 ½ lbs. zucchini about 3 medium
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¾ - 1 tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim the ends from the zucchini squash, cut in half lengthwise, and then cut into ¼-½ inch slices.
- Add the butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Wait for it to melt and spread it evenly across the surface of the skillet.
- Place the zucchini slices into the skillet in a single layer. Cook the zucchini for 3-4 minutes, undisturbed. Flip them over and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, or until almost tender.
- During the last 30 seconds of cooking, add the garlic directly onto the skillet and saute until fragrant. Salt and pepper the zucchini to taste and serve immediately.
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Notes
- How to prep ahead of time: Chop the zucchini and keep it in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.
- How to store: Keep leftover sautéed zucchini in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- How to freeze: Allow the zucchini to cool, then transfer it to an airtight, freezer-safe container, and freeze up to 3 months
- How to reheat : You can easily use the microwave, but warming it back up in a skillet with a little more butter is the best method.
Nutrition Information
Calories
80kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
417mg
(17%)
Potassium
382mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
470IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 470IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.