Description
Quick and flavorful zucchini onions sauteed with garlic, olive oil, and butter. A healthy, low-calorie side dish ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 1/4 pounds zucchini, cubed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. When hot, add diced onion and cook until it begins to turn brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add zucchini, butter, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to pan, tossing to coat and spreading into a single layer. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, flipping once halfway through, or until zucchini is tender and lightly browned around the edges.
Add minced garlic and stir to incorporate. Cook for 30 seconds, or until garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, cook in a wide skillet without overcrowding. Serve warm as a side, or toss with pasta or rice for a light main.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 306mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg