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Sauteed Zucchini Mushrooms

Sautéed Zucchini Mushrooms: Quick, Colorful Veggie Delight

Sautéed Zucchini Mushrooms is a quick and healthy side dish featuring zucchini, mushrooms, and onions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetable Medley
  • 2 medium Zucchini Cut into half-moons
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Diced, can substitute with bell peppers
  • 1 medium Onion Use red or yellow, sliced into ribbons
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil or butter
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Can substitute with oregano

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sautéed Zucchini Mushrooms
  1. Begin by washing all your vegetables thoroughly. Cut the zucchini into even half-moons to ensure uniform cooking. Dice the mushrooms and roll the onion into thin ribbons. Finally, mince the garlic finely.
  2. In a large skillet, pour in a generous splash of olive oil and place it over medium heat. Allow the oil to warm until it shimmers, which should take about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the prepared onion ribbons to the hot skillet, stirring them gently to coat with olive oil. Cook the onions for approximately 3 minutes, or until they become soft and translucent.
  4. Next, stir in the minced garlic and diced mushrooms, mixing well to combine. Sauté for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Now it’s time to add the zucchini to the skillet. Sprinkle in salt, black pepper, and thyme to season the dish. Cook everything together for about 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Take a moment to taste your sautéed zucchini mushrooms and assess the seasoning. Feel free to add more salt, pepper, or thyme to achieve your desired flavor balance.
  7. Carefully transfer the sautéed zucchini mushrooms to a serving dish, and consider garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for an appealing presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For best results, cut vegetables into similar sizes for even cooking and avoid overcrowding in the skillet.

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