Description
This Low Carb Garlic Butter Zucchini dish is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy zucchini, combining the rich taste of garlic and butter, all ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- sliced into 6mm (1/4 inch) rounds (approx. 450g)
- 4 cloves garlic
- minced (approx. 12g)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- chopped (3g)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (42g)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (3g)
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper (1g)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (1g)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the sliced zucchini, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender but still crisp.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding grated parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Low Carb Garlic Butter Zucchini, zucchini recipe, quick vegetable dish, healthy side dish, low carb recipes