Sautéed Zucchini with Mushrooms and Onions: A Flavorful Veggie Side Dish
A quick and savory sautéed zucchini recipefeaturing mushrooms, onions, garlic, and Italian seasoning—a perfect veggie side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 8 oz white button mushrooms stems trimmed and quartered
- 3 medium zucchini cut into bite-size chunks
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Heat the Pan: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted and foamy.
Cook the Onions: Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and slightly translucent.
Add the Mushrooms: Stir in the quartered mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
Cook the Zucchini: Add the zucchini chunks to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender but still slightly crisp.
Flavor the Dish: Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the garlic to become fragrant.
Taste and Adjust: Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired.
Serve and Enjoy: Remove from heat and serve warm as a side dish to grilled chicken, steak, or fish, or enjoy as a light vegetarian main course.