Sautéed Zucchini
Sauteed zucchini is a low carb pasta substitute loaded with cheesy parmesan flavor!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound zucchini about 1½ medium, sliced into moons
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the butter and garlic, cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Stir zucchini just slightly to allow it to brown well.
- Cook zucchini quickly at medium to medium-high heat for best results.
- Avoid over cooking zucchini, as it can become mushy.
- For softer zucchini, cook longer.
- For more firm zucchini, reduce cooking time.
- For the best flavor, add the parmesan after it has finished cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg