Easiest Sauteed Zucchini Ever

Elevate your weeknight dinners or quick lunches with the "Easiest Sautéed Zucchini Ever," a simple yet flavor-packed recipe ready in just 12 minutes! Featuring tender, golden-browned zucchini slices lightly seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper, this dish highlights the natural sweetness of fresh zucchini in the most effortless way possible. Perfectly versatile, it’s the ideal healthy side dish for grilled meats, pasta, or grain bowls. With just a handful of pantry staples like olive oil and garlic and an optional parsley garnish for a pop of freshness, this quick zucchini recipe is as wholesome as it is delicious. Bonus: It’s a one-skillet wonder that makes cleanup a breeze!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:7 mins

Total Time:12 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon parsley (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the zucchinis thoroughly and pat them dry with a towel.

Step 2

Trim the ends off the zucchinis and slice them into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.

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 about 30 seconds, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 6

Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet in a single layer if possible. Sprinkle with salt and ground black pepper.

Step 7

Cook the zucchini for 3-4 minutes on one side until they become tender and lightly browned. Then flip each slice and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the sautéed zucchini to a serving dish.

Step 9

Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	626.2 grams (626.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	468

Total Fat 29.70g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.80g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6774mg	295%
Total Carbohydrate 45.80g	17%
Dietary Fiber 5.00g	18%
Total Sugars 40.90g
Protein 6.40g	13%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 103mg	8%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 1311mg	28%

*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: 56.1%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 38.5%