Description
Enjoy a delightful and nutritious side dish with this simple recipe for Sautéed Carrots and Zucchini. Fresh vegetables cooked to perfection in a flavorful blend of seasonings, this dish is both easy to make and bursting with vibrant colors and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Sautéed Carrots:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Ingredients for Sautéed Zucchini:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
- Sauté carrots: Add the sliced carrots and sauté for 4–5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add zucchini and garlic: Add zucchini and garlic to the pan. Sauté for another 5–7 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Season and stir: Season with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional minute.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, try squeezing a bit of lemon juice over the vegetables before serving.
- You can also sprinkle grated Parmesan for a cheesy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
