Sautéed Zucchini and Mushrooms
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I serve this veggie saute as an accompaniment to any protein, fish, chicken, or steak main dish. The thyme lends its zesty lemon flavor to brighten up the earthiness of the zucchini and mushrooms.
Recipe type: Sensational Side Dishes
Serves: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 3 TB. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large white onion, chopped
- 2 cups crimini mushrooms, rinsed and chopped
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 TB. minced garlic
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped
- 2 TB. fresh thyme
- [1/2] tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat extra-virgin olive oil. Add white onion, crimini mushrooms, and salt, and toss. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add zucchini, thyme, and black pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Tasty Tip
You can use any other vegetables related to zucchini, like pumpkin or squash, in this recipe. Try your favorite zucchini, for example.
You can use any other vegetables related to zucchini, like pumpkin or squash, in this recipe. Try your favorite zucchini, for example.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 126 Fat: 11g Saturated fat: 2g Carbohydrates: 6g Sodium: 592mg Fiber: 2g Protein: 3g Cholesterol: 0mg