Easy Sautéed Zucchini with Parmesan

Easy Sautéed Zucchini with Parmesan

from wellplated.com
Side Dish
35 min
6 servings
94 kcal / serving

Easy sauteed zucchini with Parmesan is healthy, simple and a great way to cook zucchini! One of the best zucchini recipes for quick sides.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter (divided)
  • 1 mediumyellow onion (thinly sliced)
  • 4 mediumzucchini (or yellow summer squash, or a mix (about 2 pounds), ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds)
  • ½ teaspoonkosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoonground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoondried thyme
  • ¼ cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil, onion and 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook gently until the onions begin to brown, about 10 to 11 minutes. Add the zucchini, salt, pepper, thyme, and remaining butter.

  2. 2

    Increase heat to medium. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is just cooked through and beginning to brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Enjoy immediately