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Sautéed Zucchini with Mint, Basil & Pine Nuts

Sautéed Zucchini with Mint, Basil & Pine Nuts

Sautéed Zucchini with Mint, Basil & Pine Nuts is a delightful summer dish that bursts with fresh flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound zucchini (or any summer squash), sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3 small cloves garlic
  • 10 leaves mint
  • 5 leaves basil
  • 1 heaping tablespoon capers rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts (or walnuts), lightly toasted
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar (or white balsamic vinegar)
  • sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • additional mint and basil torn, to garnish (optional)
  • homemade ricotta and your favorite bread (optional, for serving)

Equipment

  • 10-inch skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add half the zucchini and sauté, flipping and turning every few minutes, until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Do not salt them yet.
  2. While the zucchini cooks, chop the garlic, mint, basil, and capers together until they intermingle.
  3. When the zucchini is golden, remove it from the pan and cook the remaining zucchini in another tablespoon of oil, just as the first batch.
  4. Add the first batch back into the pan along with the herb-garlic mixture and vinegar to taste. Taste for salt; add a good pinch and a few cracks of pepper. Toss well.
  5. Add the nuts. Scoop everything out onto a serving plate. Sprinkle on extra herbs if using, right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe with different nuts or swap out zucchini for other vegetables like eggplant. This dish can be served warm or at room temperature, making it perfect for summer gatherings.

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