PAN-FRIED ZUCCHINI WITH LEMON, FETA CHEESE, AND PARSLEY

Pan-Fried Zucchini with Lemon, Feta Cheese, and Parsley image

A wonderful evocative taste of the Mediterranean, this quick and easy starter takes no time to prepare. Just leave it for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

Provided by sevasta

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Fried Zucchini Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

olive oil, divided, or more as needed
2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
½ lemon, zested and juiced
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet and cook zucchini slices in batches until soft and lightly browned on each side, about 5 minutes per batch.
Combine 4 tablespoons olive oil, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl. Arrange zucchini on a plate and drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 45.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 242.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g