Description
A simple and flavorful side dish of sautéed zucchini and mushrooms with garlic and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until they begin to soften and brown.
- Add the zucchini slices and season with salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender but still slightly crisp.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Serve as a side dish or over rice for a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg