Simple Sautéed Zucchini, Mushrooms, and Onions
A quick and easy recipe for cooking zucchini, mushrooms, and onions together in a skillet until tender-crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Total Time: 28 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 medium zucchinis, quartered lengthwise and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until it begins to soften.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid and start to brown.
- Add the sliced zucchini, minced garlic, and dried thyme to the skillet.
- Sauté for another 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the zucchini is tender-crisp and the garlic is fragrant. Do not overcook the zucchini.
- Season the vegetables with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of vegetable broth or white wine during the last few minutes of cooking to deglaze the pan slightly.
- You can substitute dried thyme with 1/2 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning blend.
- This side dish pairs well with grilled chicken or steak.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0