Description
Sautéed Zucchini and Mushrooms is a quick, flavorful side dish that enhances any meal with its vibrant colors and delightful taste. This recipe combines fresh ingredients like sweet zucchini and earthy mushrooms, sautéed in buttery goodness with a hint of garlic and fresh herbs. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a gourmet side dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or casual gatherings. Whether served alongside grilled proteins, tossed in pasta, or added to salads, this versatile dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsps butter (divided)
- 2 small zucchinis (thinly sliced)
- 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1 lb small button mushrooms (cleaned)
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
- Fresh herbs (for flavor)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and ½ tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add zucchini slices, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter; add onions and cook until softened.
- Stir in mushrooms and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and herbs; cook for about 20 seconds before returning zucchini to the skillet.
- Stir in vegetable broth; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley and grated parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg