Easy Sauteed Zucchini

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A quick and flavorful sautéed zucchini dish featuring garlic, red pepper flakes, and balsamic vinegar, perfect for a light side or healthy snack.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 6 zucchini, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed hot red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
  2. Add sliced zucchini and half of the chopped garlic.
  3. Saute until zucchini is softened, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add remaining garlic, salt, and crushed hot red pepper flakes to the zucchini mixture.
  5. Let cool to room temperature.
  6. Sprinkle the zucchini with balsamic vinegar before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

341 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.8g 6% DV
Total Fat 29.3g 38% DV
Carbs 17g 6% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 6.3g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9834.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 174mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 45mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 36.5mg 41% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 25.5mg 2% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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