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Published: Mar 30, 2022 . Modified: Mar 27, 2022 by Joy Cadwising · 2 Comments

Sautéed zucchini with garlic and oregano

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Sauteed zucchini with garlic and oregano in a white dish placed on top of a pink surface.

A super simple and easy zucchini recipe with added garlic and oregano. It is healthy, crisp but tender and a perfect side dish for any dishes you want to make.

Sautéed zucchini with garlic and oregano in a white dish placed on top og green and white surface

Summer is the perfect time to savor a freshly harvested zucchini. Its peak season starts from June to August, but it is available at the grocery store all year round. Thank you to the exports and modern technology.

This zucchini recipe is perfect to serve with this oven-roasted beef meatballs and cherry tomatoes and quinoa and lentils for a mega healthy meal, or, you might want to make it simple, serve with rice and beans with tomato-avocado salsa for an amazing meal in a bowl.

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  • What is zucchini good for?
  • Why you will love oregano and garlic?
  • Ingredients needed
  • Instructions
  • 📖 Recipe

What is zucchini good for?

Zucchini is low-calorie and low-carb and packed with ample good-for-you nutrients. Zucchini is high in anti-oxidants and is rich in water and also soluble and insoluble fibre that can help to avoid the chance of constipation.

Why you will love oregano and garlic?

Most chefs and home cooks use garlic and oregano for flavor purposes. But I love them more than just for flavor; instead, garlic and oregano also make a dish soo healthy like this zucchini recipe without compromising the taste of the vegetable or your whole dinner.

Oregano in a glass mug.

Oregano is derived from the Greek word, "oros ganos" which means mountain joy. A true culinary classic that is often thought of as an Italian or a Mediterranean herb. But, its signature taste adds a zesty tang to a savory dish and enhances any sautéed vegetables too.

Garlic, Even though your mouth and your skin may reek of garlic after enjoying it, which is soo pungent that it even reputably keeps vampires in full stop! Its permeating effect is as important as its medicinal value. Garlic adds nutritional punch and flavor to any dish.

Ingredients needed

This zucchini recipe has the simplest and most basic ingredients.

3 pieces of zucchini, steems of oregano, sliced zucchini and a knife on the side on top of a black chopping board.
  • Zucchini
  • Chicken stock or vegetable stock/ water- for vegetarian
  • Garlic
  • Oregano
  • Salt and pepper
  • Chilli flakes
  • Olive oil

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

This sautéed zucchini is cooked the other way around. It starts with adding the liquid into the pan, bringing it to a boil, adding the garlic and dried oregano (if that's what you're using) and cooking until the liquid decrease in half while the garlic starts to smell.

Sliced zucchini in the sautee pan stirring with stainless steel spatula.

Add the zucchini, chilli flakes, salt and pepper and cook for a few minutes until just soft but still with a crunch. Turn off the heat, drizzle the olive oil and add the fresh oregano leaves (if using). Serve while it's warm.

Note

Using stock to pre-cook the garlic will help offset the strong garlic fragrance and provide a better-concentrated taste for the vegetable.

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Sauteed zucchini with garlic and oregano in a black serving plate on a grey linen covered

Sautéed zucchini with garlic and oregano

When life hands you with zucchini, make this recipe. Easy, inexpensive, healthy and a great side dish.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 114kcal

Equipment

  • Large saute pan

Ingredients 
US Customary - Metric
 

  • ¼ cup Chicken stock, vegetable stock or water
  • 3 Cloves of garlic, minced
  • 4 Medium size zucchini, sliced to ⅛ inch thickness
  • 1 tablespoon Red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Oregano oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Place the stock in the sautee pan. Turn on the heat to medium, add garlic and cook for 1 minute until the liquid evaporates leaving you 2 tablespoons. Add the zucchini, salt, and chilli flakes. Stir, cook for another 3 minutes until it softens a little but there is still a crunch. turn off the heat, add the oregano leaves, freshly ground pepper and drizzle the olive oil or oregano oil. Serve immediately.
    Sliced zucchini in the sautee pan stirring with stainless steel spatula.

Notes

  • There should be a little crunch when you chew the vegetable, but either way soft and crunchy taste delicious. 
  • If using dried oregano, add at the beginning of cooking together with the stock and garlic.
  • This method of cooking can also be applied to any vegetables of your choice like cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, beans and many more.
Category: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: oregano, Zucchini

Nutrition

Calories: 114 kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 10 g (3%)Protein: 3 g (6%)Fat: 8 g (12%)Sodium: 199 mg (9%)Potassium: 611 mg (17%)Fiber: 4 g (17%)Sugar: 5 g (6%)Vitamin A: 1030 IU (21%)Vitamin C: 36 mg (44%)Calcium: 85 mg (9%)Iron: 2 mg (11%)
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  1. Gina says

    April 01, 2022 at 5:56 pm

    5 stars
    Light and Delicious! Paires it with my baked salmon. Simple and easy way to cook other than just bbq/grilling them.

    • Joy Cadwising says

      April 01, 2022 at 7:13 pm

      Exactly! I'm happy you loved it.

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