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Sautéed Zucchini and Mushrooms (The Perfect 15-Minute Side Dish)

Discover how to make the best Sautéed Zucchini and Mushrooms in just 15 minutes! This quick, healthy, and flavorful side dish is low-carb and perfectly tender-crisp. Learn the secrets to avoiding soggy vegetables with this easy recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium zucchini Sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms Cleaned and sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 small yellow onion Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt Or to taste, added at the end
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper Freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet A 12-inch skillet works best to avoid crowding.
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Wash and trim zucchini, slicing into 1/4-inch rounds. Clean and slice mushrooms. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter. Heat until the butter is melted and foaming.
  3. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the mushrooms in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to sear. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Add the zucchini to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley, toss, and serve immediately.

Notes

Don't Crowd the Pan: Use a large skillet to ensure the vegetables sauté rather than steam.
Use High Heat: This helps achieve a nice sear and prevents the vegetables from becoming soggy.
Salt at the End: Add salt just before serving to prevent water from being drawn out during cooking.