Sauteed Zucchini

By Stephanie Gallagher

Updated 05/09/19

Sauteed zucchini
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  • Total: 15 mins
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yield: 2 lbs. (4 servings)
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
121 Calories
9g Fat
7g Carbs
5g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2 lbs. (4 servings)
Amount per serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 692mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 5g
Calcium 98mg 8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This sauteed zucchini recipe is a perfect example of how simply-prepared food can be so tasty.

As with all zucchini recipes, sauteed zucchini tastes best when fresh zucchini is in season. Don't skimp on the salt. Salt brings out the flavor of food, especially in otherwise bland foods, like zucchini.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 lbs. zucchini (sliced into rounds, about 1/4-inch thick)
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated​ parmesan cheese

Steps to Make It

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Add zucchini, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

  3. Cook, stirring occasionally until zucchini is crisp-tender.

  4. Taste, and adjust seasonings (add more salt and pepper, if necessary).

  5. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Cook another 30 seconds or so, just until cheese melts. Remove from heat, and serve immediately.