Description
This Easy Skillet Zucchini recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that brings out the best in fresh zucchini. The vibrant green vegetable is sautéed to perfection and finished with a homemade balsamic reduction, adding a sweet and tangy depth that makes it an impressive side or stand-alone dish. Whether you’re pairing it with grilled chicken, tossing it into a grain bowl, or enjoying it as a light snack, this recipe is versatile enough for any occasion. In just 30 minutes, you can create a nutritious and delicious addition to your meal that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4" rounds
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1/2 to 3/4 tsp sweet paprika
- Optional garnish: black sesame seeds, dried mint or parsley flakes
Instructions
- Make the Balsamic Glaze: In a saucepan, heat balsamic vinegar and brown sugar over medium-high heat until boiling. Reduce to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes until thickened. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Zucchini: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add zucchini rounds, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sauté for 7–10 minutes until tender and golden brown.
- Serve: Transfer zucchini to a platter using a slotted spoon. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze and sprinkle with optional sesame seeds and herbs before serving warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg