Easy Zucchini with Feta
This easy zucchini with feta recipe is a quick Mediterranean side dish made with crumbled feta, fresh herbs, and a splash of red wine vinegar for contrast. It's ready in about 35 minutes and cooks directly on the stovetop.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 6 zucchini small/medium sized, skin on (cut into ½" slices)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ tablespoon fresh dill minced
- ½ tablespoon Italian flat-leaf parsley minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the zucchini, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss everything with the olive oil, then spread the zucchini into a single layer. It's OK if there is some overlap.
- Cook until the zucchini turns golden and softens, about 20-25 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes for even browning. Pour in up to another tablespoon of olive oil if the bottom of the pan looks dry.
- Stir in the fresh herbs and red wine vinegar. Taste for salt, and add more vinegar if you like it more potent. Add the crumbled feta, and give everything a quick toss. Remove the pan from the heat. Enjoy!
Notes
General Notes:
- Use a cast-iron pan for best results. It will cook the zucchini more quickly while turning it a nice golden brown.
- The higher-quality ingredients used in this simple dish, the better. Use a good olive oil and feta cheese. Also, a block of feta is preferable to purchasing one already crumbled, as it retains flavor better.
- Remove any zucchini slices that fully cook before the rest, so they don't burn. Transfer them to a plate and set aside.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg
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