Sauteed Zucchini with Thyme 🥒

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5 from 2 votes

This quick and easy recipe features zucchini sauteed until tender-crisp and infused with the fragrant aroma of fresh thyme. Perfect for a light side dish or vegetarian main.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: easy zucchini side dish, healthy zucchini recipes, herbs for zucchini, how to saute zucchini, Sauteed Zucchini, what herbs go well with zucchini

Servings: servings

Calories: 112kcal

Author: Scott Groth

Ingredients

Sauteed Zucchini Ingredient List

2 zucchini washed and sliced
3 tablespoons butter divided
2 teaspoons olive oil divided
2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence divided
4 sprigs fresh thyme
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Gather all the tools and ingredients for this recipe.
Wash the zucchini and make zucchini slices.
Divide butter, olive oil, and Herbs de Provence.

Cooking Instructions

Warm a heavy-bottomed sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil.
Add a single layer of zucchini to the pan when the butter has melted. Add in 1 teaspoon of the Herbs de Provence and 2 sprigs thyme. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Uncover and flip the zucchini using tongs. It should be nicely browned. Once all the zucchini is flipped, cook another 5 minutes uncovered. When it is heated through, move to a bowl and cover with foil
Repeat the process with the remaining zucchini.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

NOTE: The overall net carb count does not include the Substitute and Additional Ingredients.

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