Description
Skillet Zucchini and Mushrooms is a vibrant and delicious side dish that showcases the natural flavors of fresh vegetables. This recipe combines tender zucchini slices and earthy button mushrooms, sautéed to perfection with garlic and herbs. Ideal for any meal, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats or can serve as a satisfying vegetarian option. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish not only adds color to your plate but also provides a healthy way to enjoy your veggies. Customize it by adding different herbs or vegetables based on what you have at home, making each preparation unique. Enjoy this quick and nutritious dish that will impress family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 small zucchini
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 pound button mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped herbs (or 1 teaspoon dried herbs like thyme or oregano)
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Grated parmesan (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and ½ tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes until fork-tender. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté diced onions for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Add cleaned mushrooms; cook for 5-7 minutes until tender and browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and herbs; cook for an additional 20 seconds.
- Return zucchini to the skillet; mix well and heat through for about 1 minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary, then garnish with parsley and parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg