Best Tangy Zucchini Saute Recipes

SPICY SAUTEED ZUCCHINI

Spicy Sauteed Zucchini image

My husband, who loves spicy foods, came up with this one night to combat his dislike of zucchini. He's changed his mind about zucchini, now. ;)

Provided by Julesong

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon butter
2 small zucchini, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, chopped
3 small Thai red chili peppers, seeded and cut into strips or 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 -2 teaspoon fish sauce, to taste

Steps:

Heat oil and butter in pan.
Toss in remaining ingredients and sauté until it's to your desired doneness.
Eat and enjoy!
Both the Thai chiles and the jalapeno are good, but the dish tastes different depending on which you use; try it both ways!

BALSAMIC ZUCCHINI SAUTE

Balsamic Zucchini Saute image

This super fast vegetarian dish is flavorful and uses only a few ingredients, so it's easy to whip up while your entree is cooking. -Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 medium zucchini, cut into thin slices
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute zucchini and onion until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in seasonings. Add vinegar; cook and stir 2 minutes. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI

Stir-Fried Zucchini image

I plant many vegetables to use in cooking. Tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini are among our favorites. That is why this zucchini stir-fry is so popular at our house. -Deborah Elliot, Ridge Spring, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 pounds sliced zucchini
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the zucchini and garlic in oil until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with seasonings. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.