Herbed Zucchini
Squash the notion of bland side dishes by adding this herbed zucchini to your recipe box. If you want to disguise healthy veggies as a tasty treat, this is just the way to do it. Veg out tonight with this dish that has plenty of appeal.
Ingredients
- 2 small zucchini
- 1 sweet red pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon(s) butter (optional)
- 1 tablespoon(s) fresh minced herbs (basil, oregano, savory, sage, thyme, any mixture of fresh herbs that you have on hand)
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 dash(es) salt, to taste
- 1 dash(es) pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash zucchini cut off both ends.
- Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, cut each half in half lengthwise.
- Keep cutting zucchini in half lengthwise, until you have what looks like long match sticks.
- Now cut the zucchini strips so it measures about 1 1/2 inches to 2 inches long.
- Heat olive oil and butter in pan, toss in shallot and garlic.
- Saute until tender.
- Add zucchini and sweet red pepper, saute until just tender.
- Just before removing from pan, toss in fresh herbs and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 334.11kcalCarbohydrates: 22.8gProtein: 5.5gFat: 26.22gSaturated Fat: 9.38gCholesterol: 30.53mgSodium: 275.98mgFiber: 6.35gSugar: 14.31g
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