Description
This Vegan Sautéed Zucchini & Mushrooms dish is a quick, healthy, and flavorful combination of tender zucchini, savory mushrooms, and aromatic herbs. Perfect as a side or light main, it’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and low in calories.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced evenly
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- Optional:
- Fresh lemon juice, to taste
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the crushed garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release moisture and begin to soften.
- While mushrooms cook, slice the zucchinis evenly.
- Add the zucchini to the pan and cook for another 4–5 minutes until tender but not soggy.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
- Stir well to evenly coat the vegetables with seasoning.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate.
- Finish with fresh lemon juice and garnish with parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan to prevent soggy vegetables.
- Use a variety of mushrooms for a richer flavor.
- Add red pepper flakes for spice or nutritional yeast for a cheesy taste.
- Best served fresh, but can be stored for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
