Easy Sautéed Zucchini Recipe - Savory Nothings (2024)

Make this Easy Sautéed Zucchini when you need a simple and healthy side dish the whole family will enjoy. It’s quick to whip up and so flavorful!

I don’t know if I’m the odd one out, but I LOVE vegetables. I’ve always loved them.

I’ve been trying to be more intentional about our side dishes, and now I often make thisEasy Sautéed Zucchiniwhen I need a simple and healthy side dish the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients you’ll need

Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities!

Ingredient notes

• Garlic: If you’re not a big fan of garlic, feel free to leave it out. You can also substitute 2-3 tablespoons of minced onion instead.
• Zucchini: Pick firm, medium-sized zucchini for best results. The tend to have a smaller amount of seeds and will yield a better result. If your vegetables end up having a lot of seeds inside (or you really must use up a giant zucchini from the garden), I strongly recommend removing the seeds.
• Parmesan cheese: Other delicious options include Romano cheese, Pecorino or Feta.

You can easily add different flavors if you like:

• chili flakes
• lemon juice and/or zest
• fresh thyme

How to make sautéed zucchini

1. Start by trimming the ends off the zucchini and slicing it into thin rounds.

2. Cook the zucchini and the garlic in olive oil in a large skillet. If you don’t have a large enough skillet, make sure to sauté the zucchini in two badges – otherwise it cooks unevenly.

3. Once the zucchini is almost done, stir the parmesan cheese and seasoning into the skillet and cook for 1-2 more minutes, until the zucchini has softened to your liking.

4. Serve the zucchini immediately with your favourite toppings – we enjoy some extra parmesan, extra black pepper and freshly chopped parsley!

Recipe tips

• do not overcook this vegetable, or it will turn into mashed zucchini
• if you have some of those giant garden zucchini, you’ll want to de-seed them before slicing
• for even more flavor, you can sauté some sliced onion with the garlic. You can also add more seasoning – finely grated lemon zest, chili flakes or fresh thyme are all very delicious!

Serving ideas

We love this side dish with so many things! It’s delicious with a regular meal, but also great if you’re on a low carb/keto diet. Some of our favorites:

Chicken recipes

• Instant Pot Chicken Thighs in Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
• Balsamic Glazed Caprese Chicken
• Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken

Beef recipes

• Grilled Steak
• Homemade Salisbury Steak
• Mozzarella Stuffed Meatloaf

Pork recipes

• Instant Pot Honey Mustard Pork Chops
• Maple Apple Pork Chops (though I make them with peaches instead of apples in the summer)

More easy vegetable side dishes

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Printable recipe

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Recipe first published on 08/16/2019. Updated and made better for you on 01/12/2021.