Low-Carb Sauteed Zucchini
Low-Carb Sautéed Zucchini is a quick, healthy, and flavorful side dish perfect for low-carb, keto, and clean-eating diets. Fresh zucchini slices are sautéed until tender-crisp with olive oil, garlic, and simple seasonings for a light and versatile dish that pairs with almost any main course.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 66kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini sliced into ¼-inch rounds or half-moons
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs dried
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Arrange the zucchini slices in a single layer as much as possible. Let them cook without stirring for 2–3 minutes to get a nice golden sear. Cook in batches if needed.
- Stir and cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender but not falling apart.
- Stir in the minced garlic in the last minute or two of cooking, making sure it doesn’t burn.
- Season everything with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Serve right away, sprinkled with fresh parsley.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Don’t crowd the pan or the zucchini will steam instead of brown. Use a wide skillet or even a griddle for best results.
- Try adding a little Parmesan cheese at the end for extra flavor.
- For more color, mix in some yellow squash with the zucchini.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 3g