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Quick and easy sautéed zucchini with garlic butter, tender and caramelized in about 10 minutes. Perfect as a simple, low-carb, gluten-free summer side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 lb Zucchini (~2–3 medium zucchini; sliced slightly less than 1/2 inch thick)
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt (to taste)
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Slice zucchini into even slices about 1/4 to just under 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Mince the garlic.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Add zucchini slices in a single layer (some overlapping is okay, but no stacks). Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring just once or twice until they start to brown.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and push zucchini to the pan edges leaving space in the center.
  6. Add butter to the center and let it melt.
  7. Stir in minced garlic and sauté about 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
  8. Mix everything together, season with salt and pepper, and stir gently until the butter coats the zucchini slices.

Notes

Slice zucchini fairly thin (about 1/4 inch to just under 1/2 inch thick) for even cooking and tender results., Avoid overcrowding the pan; a 12-inch skillet works well and allows for good caramelization., Add butter and garlic near the end of cooking on lower heat to prevent burning and keep rich buttery flavor., Adjust heat and cooking time based on desired texture: medium-high for crisp-tender or medium for softer zucchini., Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 4-5 days; reheat gently in a skillet or microwave., To freeze, flash freeze the cooked slices in a single layer before storing in a freezer bag up to 3 months; raw zucchini is not ideal for freezing., Substitutions: Butter-flavored coconut oil or dairy-free butter alternative for a dairy-free version; avocado oil as alternative to olive oil; garlic powder (approx. 3/4 tsp) can replace fresh garlic.

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