Sauteed Zucchini with Lemon and Garlic

Learn how to make sauteed zucchini and squash with this quick and easy lemon garlic recipe. In little as five minutes you'll have a richly flavorful, zucchini recipe ready to enjoy!

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 4

Total Time 6

Servings

Author Melissa Erdelac

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 zucchini cut into 1/2" thick semi-circles
1 garlic clove minced
½ tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

Pour oil in a large skillet and heat over medium high heat until pan and oil are hot. Add the zucchini chunks, toss with olive oil, and let it sit in a single layer, undisturbed, for 2 minutes.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 zucchini
Cook and stir for an additional 2 minutes to finish cooking and saute the other sides. In the last 30 seconds add the minced garlic, continuing to stir.
1 garlic clove
Remove from heat and season with salt, pepper, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Serve immediately.
½ tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

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