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Zucchini Side Dish

This zucchini side dish is full of onion, tomato, herbs, and of course zucchini to make a bright and fresh side that tastes out-of-this-world delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced, about 1 cup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium zucchini about 2.5 inches in diameter
  • 2 or 3 fresh tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup your favorite fresh herbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium to medium-high heat until melted.
  • Add the onion, and saute until the onion starts to get clear on the edges, about 5 minutes.
  • While the onion is cooking, cut the ends off of the zucchini, and then cut it in to fourths long-ways. Slice each quarter into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices.
  • When the onion is starting to go clear on the edges, add the garlic and chopped zucchini.
  • While the zucchini is cooking, coarsely dice the fresh tomatoes.
  • When the zucchini is cooked to your liking (I like it al dente), add the tomatoes. Stir to combine, and heat through without over-cooking the tomatoes.
  • Remove from the heat, and add fresh herbs and plenty of salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve right away.

Notes

  • I love to use cilantro, basil, chives, or parsley for this dish, or a combo of herbs. If using an herb such as rosemary or thyme, only add about a tablespoon because they are a lot stronger than the others listed.
  • Don't overcook the zucchini unless you truly like it soft. Just a touch of crunch left in it is perfect.
  • If you are using one medium or two small zucchinis, there is no need to peel or remove the seeds. If you are trying to use up a large zucchini, I would peel off the outside and remove the big seed after quartering it.
  • Feel free to use a good quality olive oil in place of some or all of the butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 6 servings | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1147IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

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