Description
Sautéed mushrooms and zucchini are a quick and vibrant side dish that elevates any meal with their earthy flavors and delightful textures. This colorful combination features golden-brown mushrooms and tender zucchini, creating an irresistible dish perfect for weeknight dinners or summer barbecues. With just a handful of ingredients and simple preparation steps, you can whip up a nutritious accompaniment that everyone will love in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 2 medium zucchinis, cut into half-moons (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional), like basil or parsley
Instructions
- Wash the mushrooms and zucchinis thoroughly. Slice the mushrooms thickly and cut the zucchini into half-moons about half an inch thick.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and zucchini slices, cooking for another 5 minutes until zucchini is tender yet slightly crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper. Optionally, add fresh herbs for extra flavor before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg