Easy Sautéed Zucchini Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat and adds a different flavor.

fresh thyme

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Dried thyme is more shelf-stable and oregano is often less expensive.

Cut the zucchini into rounds, half moons, or bite-sized pieces.

Mince three cloves of garlic.

Slice one scallion.

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a wide skillet over medium-high heat.

When the butter is melted and bubbling, add the zucchini and minced garlic.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is browned in places and tender in the middle (about 5 minutes).

Turn off the heat and stir in the sliced scallions.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice over the top.

Grate in some parmesan cheese.

Season the zucchini to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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