Best 10 Easy Sauteed Zucchini Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick, easy, and flavorful side dish? If so, sautéed zucchini is the perfect choice. This simple dish can be prepared in just minutes, and it's packed with flavor. Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes, but when it's sautéed, it takes on a whole new level of deliciousness. The tender zucchini slices are cooked in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, garlic, and herbs, until they are golden brown and slightly caramelized. Sautéed zucchini can be served as a side dish to any main course, or it can be used as a flavorful addition to pasta dishes, salads, and sandwiches. So if you're looking for a delicious and easy way to enjoy zucchini, give this sautéed zucchini recipe a try.

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SAUTEED ZUCCHINI



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This is a really easy recipe that tastes great. Fresh veggies in a light sautee. You can add a cup of cooked pasta if you wish to give it more heft as a side dish. We always make too much pasta during the week so this is a great way to work through some of the leftovers.

Provided by FrackFamily5 CA->CT

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped
½ cup water, divided
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 large zucchini, thinly sliced
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the melted butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic; cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir the tomatoes and 1/4 cup water into the mixture; cover. Cook until the tomatoes have reduced slightly, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour another 1/4 cup water into the skillet, and add the bouillon cube; stir until the bouillon is dissolved. Add the zucchini; continue cooking until the zucchini is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with black pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 214.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

SIMPLE SAUTEED ZUCCHINI



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Tonight my dh requested zucchini, and I knew that he would want something simple. Threw this together, and he loved it.

Provided by Loves2Teach

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 sliced onion (in strips)
1 zucchini, cut into thin circles
2 tablespoons margarine
1 garlic clove, crushed

Steps:

  • Melt the margarine in a pan.
  • Saute the garlic and onion in the butter until soft.
  • Add the zucchini and cook until it as done as you desire (I cooked ours for about 10 minutes).

ZUCCHINI SAUTE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3 large zucchini squash, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes, or until fragrant; don't let it brown. Add the squash, salt and pepper and cook until the squash is tender but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer the squash to a serving dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

SAUTéED ZUCCHINI



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This sautéed zucchini recipe is made with fresh zucchini, olive oil, and garlic powder, and parmesan cheese adds an extra layer of flavor to this tasty dish.

Provided by Stephanie Gallagher

Categories     Dinner     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup​ grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sliced zucchini, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Cook, tossing the zucchini occasionally until it is crisp-tender. Taste and adjust the seasonings (add more salt and pepper, if necessary).
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cook another 30 seconds or so, just until cheese melts. Remove from the heat and serve immediately. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 434 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SAUTéED ZUCCHINI RECIPE



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This easy Sautéed Zucchini recipe is healthy, tasty and so simple! All you need is just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes for the perfect summer side.

Provided by Olena Osipov

Categories     Side Dish

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs zucchini
1 tbsp avocado or olive oil (for frying)
1/2 tsp salt
Ground black pepper (to taste)
1-2 garlic cloves (grated)
2 tbsp dill, basil or Italian parsley (finely chopped)
Parmesan cheese (to taste)

Steps:

  • Chop garden or farmer's market large zucchini into 1/2 inch thick cubes or quarter moons. If zucchini is medium size, half moons are perfect. And baby zucchini could be sliced into rounds.
  • Preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet with tall sides on high heat and then swirl oil. Add zucchini, salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 3 minutes, stirring maximum 2 times. Let zucchini touch the hot skillet surface for at least a minute to really get that sear. Don't stir constantly to avoid pale "steamed" zucchini. And don't stir cooked zucchini to make it mushy too much.
  • After zucchini is cooked, sprinkle with herbs and freshly grated garlic. Stir and grate fresh Parmesan cheese on top. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 kcal, Sugar 4 g, Sodium 206 mg, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SIMPLE SAUTEED ZUCCHINI



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THIS simple vegetable side dish can be cooked up in just a few minutes and is a compatible addition to any entrée...a generous amount of tender squash, a nice balance of herbs, and pretty with visible flecks of spices.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 10 medium)
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the zucchini, thyme, rosemary and dill in oil until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts :

ROASTED ZUCCHINI



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Get the recipe for Roasted Zucchini.

Provided by Lindsay Maitland Hunt

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound zucchini, cut into ½-inch pieces
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Toss the zucchini, oil, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 251 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES



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Fresh, colorful, and flavorful, this zucchini and tomatoes recipe is the ultimate side dish!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Side Dish

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 large zucchini (cut into ½-inch cubes)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon dried basil
1 cup ripe tomatoes (diced, any variety)
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ounce mozzarella cheese (shredded)
½ ounce parmesan cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet. Cook onion over medium heat until tender.
  • Add garlic, zucchini, parsley, and basil. Cook until zucchini is tender-crisp, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add tomato, seasoned salt & pepper. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle with cheeses and cover with a lid*, rest 2-3 minutes, or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 401 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SAUTéED ZUCCHINI WITH GARLIC



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Learn how to make perfectly cooked sauteed zucchini in less than ten minutes. This healthy side dish pairs with everything and couldn't be easier to make.

Provided by Kristen McCaffrey

Categories     Side Dish

Time 12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme (or half the amount dried thyme)
3 zucchini, cut into half moons (or summer squash or a combination)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Add the garlic and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the zucchini. Stir and then press down into the pan and let cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring until the zucchini begins to brown.
  • Stir and cook for 2-3 more minutes until tender crisp.
  • Turn off the heat and season with salt and pepper. Top with extra thyme if desired. You can also add fresh lemon juice and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2/3 cup, Calories 74 cal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 3 g, Fiber 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 6 g

EASY SAUTEED ZUCCHINI RECIPE



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Not sure what to do with your zucchini? Here's one of my favorite ways to cook zucchini Italian-style! It's super fast and healthy. Goes great with a dish of pasta!

Provided by Simple Italian Cooking Blog

Categories     Side Dish     Snack

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
3 cloves of garlic
2 zucchini
italian grated cheese (Romano preferred)

Steps:

  • Start by slicing the zucchini into 1/4 inch rounds or even thinner, set aside
  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan until medium, not super hot
  • Crush some garlic (don't mince), and add to the olive oil, stirring a bit and don't let it burn
  • When the garlic is fragrant, it's time to add the zucchini slices in
  • Spread the zucchini out and move them around periodically, they'll shrink a bit as water is released.
  • When done to your liking (I like mine slightly firm not mushy), remove from heat
  • Serve with some pasta, fresh salad or fresh italian bread!

Tips for Sautéing Zucchini:

  • Choose young, tender zucchini for the best flavor and texture.
  • Wash and trim the zucchini, but do not peel it.
  • Cut the zucchini into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add a little oil to the skillet, just enough to coat the bottom.
  • Add the zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly browned.
  • Season the zucchini with salt and pepper, or other desired seasonings.
  • Serve the zucchini immediately.

Conclusion:

Sautéed zucchini is a quick, easy, and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a larger meal. It is a healthy and versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer it simple or seasoned, sautéed zucchini is a great way to enjoy this summer vegetable.

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