Rustic Zucchini Sauté
A delightful zucchini sauté that captures the essence of rustic cooking with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1 cup Tomatoes, diced (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Rinse the zucchini under cool water. Cut off the ends and slice them into half-moons or cubes, aiming for about ½ inch thick pieces.
- Mince the garlic and chop the onion into small pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the onions and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Incorporate the zucchini into the skillet, sprinkle with salt, and stir well. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Toss in the diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Before serving, grate Parmesan cheese over the top and stir to melt slightly.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes while sautéing. Experiment with fresh herbs for an aromatic touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: zucchini, sauté, vegetarian, rustic cooking, Italian side dish