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Italian style zucchini and mushrooms

Italian Style Zucchini and Mushrooms

Course Side Dishes
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 181
Author Christina Conte
A delicious and fresh way to prepare zucchini which happens to be vegan.

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium zucchini (or one large, green and/or yellow /courgettes)
  • 2 medium tomatoes (preferably Roma diced, or about 4 oz/ 128 grams of good quality passata like Mutti)
  • ⅛ tsp Kosher salt (optional, to taste)
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper (optional, hot pepper is very good in this dish, too)

Mushrooms:

  • 8 oz of mushrooms
  • ½ Tbsp extra virgin oil oil (for sautéing)
  • 1 clove garlic (for sautéing)
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Instructions

  • Heat 2 Tbsp of the oil in a frying pan over medium high heat, then add the garlic and mushrooms. Sauté for about 6 to 8 minutes, sprinkle with a little salt and remove. Put the mushrooms in a plate or bowl and set aside.
  • Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and then cut into slices. 
  • Next, add the other 2 Tbsp of the oil and the sliced zucchini. Sauté and stir frequently, for about 10 minutes. 
  • When the zucchini are just beginning to show tinges of  brown, add the sautéed mushrooms. Keep the pan on the heat.
  • Now add the diced tomatoes or puree (move the zucchini to one side and turn the heat up a little to cook the tomatoes a bit before mixing them through) and continue to sauté, turning occasionally. Add salt and pepper. Taste, and add more salt if it's a bit bland. This dish is very flavorful.
  • Continue to cook for a few more minutes, then remove from heat. This makes a nice, light summer lunch, or a tasty side dish, along with some crusty bread!

Notes

  • TIP: If you like your zucchini with a little more bite, just place the cut pieces into a colander and lightly sprinkle with Kosher salt. Toss it around so it has salt all over, and let drain for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 709IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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