Quick Easy Sauteed Zucchini
- PREP 5min
- COOK 5min
- TOTAL 10min
Sautéed zucchini is quick, easy, and healthy. We love cooking the zucchini with butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. That said, we have shared several variations in the article above.
You Will Need
1 ¼ pounds chopped zucchini, 2 medium
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic, 3 cloves
1 scallion, thinly sliced, optional
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste, optional
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese, optional
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
Directions
How you cut the zucchini is up to you. You can slice it into rounds, cut it into half moons, or chop it into bite-size pieces.
Melt the butter in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is browned in places and tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat, stir in the scallions and cheese (if using), and squeeze in lemon juice. Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Vegan modification: Substitute the butter with olive oil or plant-based butter, and either leave out the cheese or replace the parmesan with a bit of nutritional yeast.
- Alternatives to parmesan cheese include feta cheese, goat cheese, or a sharp cheddar.
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.