Description
This easy zucchini recipe is fresh, flavorful, and ready in just 25 minutes. I sauté tender zucchini with garlic, onion, and simple spices, then finish it with lemon juice and herbs for a bright, comforting dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Slice zucchini into thin rounds.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add zucchini and season with spices.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until golden.
- Stir gently and cook until tender.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the top.
- Sprinkle parsley and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan to achieve golden zucchini. You can substitute Parmesan with feta cheese or skip it for a vegan option. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in a pan for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg