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sauteed zucchini in a pan with lemon on a wood counter.

Sauteed Zucchini Italian Style (With Garlic And Lemon)

Melissa
If you need a really tasty zucchini recipe, try this Italian sautéed zucchini with garlic and lemon for a flavorful side dish. It pairs so well with chicken, fish, or beef and it is perfect for summer!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish, summer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 40 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups zucchini cut into ½ inch thick slices.
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add olive oil.
    4 tablespoon olive oil
  • Add zucchini making sure they do not overlap if possible.
    3 cups zucchini
  • Cook for about 3-4 minutes then flip.
  • Cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cook for an additional minute.
    4 cloves garlic, 1 large lemon, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Plate and enjoy!

Notes

Storing:
This zucchini can be stored for a few days in the fridge after cooking. Just place cooled zucchini in an air-tight container when storing.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 715mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 224IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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