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A plate of seasoned, sautéed zucchini slices sits on a white dish, next to two forks on a wooden table—a delightful showcase for easy zucchini recipes. A bunch of purple flowers and a white towel with pink stripes are in the background.

How to Cook Zucchini on the Stovetop

Longbourn Farm • Alli Kelley
Learn how to cook zucchini on the stovetop - it is the best way and so easy! This simple and delicious method lets the zucchini be the star of the show.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 92 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 zucchini squash (medium)
  • ½ teaspoon season salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Slice zucchini into ¼ inch slices.
  • Heat butter in a medium skillet (cast iron works best) over medium-high heat until butter is melted (see note).
  • Add zucchini to the pan, and shake into a single layer and season with season salt and pepper.
  • Leave without moving for a few minutes until golden brown.
  • Flip slices over and repeat previous step.

Notes

Using high heat will brown the outside of the zucchini quickly and keep it from becoming mushy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 373mgPotassium: 255mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 460IUVitamin C: 17.6mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.4mg
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