Description
This Skillet Zucchini and Mushrooms dish is a quick and healthy vegetarian side, packed with flavor from sautéed vegetables and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 small zucchini cut into thin half moon slices
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 1 pound small button mushrooms cleaned and patted dry
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped herbs or 1 teaspoon dried herbs
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- grated parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the zucchini and mushrooms, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add minced garlic and chopped herbs, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the remaining butter until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and grated parmesan before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the herbs based on what you have available. This dish pairs well with grilled meats or as a topping for pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
Keywords: Skillet Zucchini and Mushrooms, zucchini recipes, vegetarian side dish, mushroom recipe