Sauteed Zucchini With Almonds And Olives Recipes

QUICK ZUCCHINI SIDE DISH WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a pan and add almonds. Cook and stir until almonds start to brown slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add zucchini and toss with olive oil and almonds. Cook briefly until zucchini are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet. Cook onion over medium heat until tender.
• Add garlic, zucchini, parsley, and basil. Cook until zucchini is tender-crisp, about 5-6 minutes.
• Add tomato, seasoned salt & pepper. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Remove from heat, sprinkle with cheeses and cover with a lid*, rest 2-3 minutes, or until cheese melts.

QUICK SAUTE OF ZUCCHINI WITH TOASTED ALMONDS AND PECORINO

Steps:

• Slice the zucchini lengthwise 1/8th inch thick, then slice again to resemble matchsticks.
• Divide the oil between two large, heavy-bottomed skillets and heat over high heat. When the oil is hot, but not smoking, add half of the almonds to each skillet.
• When the almonds are golden brown and toasted (approx. 30 seconds), add half the zucchini to each pan and toss to coat zucchini with the hot oil. (You just want to warm the zucchini, not cook it.).
• Season with salt and pepper. Return to heat for about 30 seconds to warm through.
• Divide almonds and zucchini between four warmed plates and top with the sheets of pecorino.
• Serve while still nice and hot.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a big skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add zucchini, garlic, dry crushed red pepper and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until veggies have soften.
• Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.