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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.
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Course Brunch, Hot Appetizer, Vegetable Appetizers
Cuisine American, French, German, Greek, International Dishes, Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 334.11 kcal

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
Keyword Baby showers, Birthday Parties, Dinner Parties, Family Reunions, Healthy Eating
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