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Zucchini saute is an easy to prepare dish that can be served as a side or as part of a complete meatless meal. Zucchini, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs and a sprinkle of Parmesan on top. | WhatAGirlEats.com
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Zucchini Saute

Ribbons of zucchini, sautéed with garlic, and finished with lemon, basil and parmesan cheese.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Vegetarian
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 2 -3
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

  • 1 1/5 to 2 lbs. zucchini peeled into thin ribbons, using a vegetable peeler
  • Handful of cherry tomatoes
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Basil leaves cut chiffonade
  • 1 small lemon zested and juiced
  • Fresh parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Using a vegetable peeler, peel zucchini into long thin ribbons. If using an overly large squash, use only the outer part, as the inner part tends to be drier and seedier. (Save the center bit for soup)
  • Heat oil in a large sauté pan, over a medium high heat.
  • Quickly sauté ribbons for just a minute or two.
  • Add garlic and sauté another minute. Zucchini ribbons cook very quickly.
  • Season with salt, fresh pepper, a bit of lemon zest and juice to taste.
  • Serve on top of brown rice or pasta. Sprinkle with halved tomatoes, chiffonade of basil and fresh parmesan cheese.