Here’s a simple, healthy, and flavorful Easy Sautéed Zucchini with Parmesan — the perfect quick side dish that pairs well with almost any meal. Lightly caramelized and topped with a touch of cheese, it’s ready in just 10 minutes!
🥒 Easy Sautéed Zucchini with Parmesan
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
Total Time: ~15 minutes
Servings: 4
📝 Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch rounds or half-moons
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley or red pepper flakes
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add zucchini slices in a single layer. Let cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes to get a nice sear.
- Stir and sauté another 4–6 minutes, or until zucchini is tender and golden brown.
- Add garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (if using). Cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, stir to combine, and remove from heat.
- Garnish and serve hot!
✅ Tips:
- Don’t overcrowd the pan — zucchini cooks best in a single layer.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
- You can mix in yellow squash for color variety.
🧊 Storage:
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet for best texture.
🥒 Easy Sautéed Zucchini with Parmesan
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
10
minutesIngredients
2 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch rounds or half-moons
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional garnish: fresh parsley or red pepper flakes
Directions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add zucchini slices in a single layer. Let cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes to get a nice sear.
- Stir and sauté another 4–6 minutes, or until zucchini is tender and golden brown.
- Add garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (if using). Cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, stir to combine, and remove from heat.
- Garnish and serve hot!
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