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Skillet Zucchini and Mushrooms

Skillet Zucchini and Mushrooms
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Fresh, colorful, and bursting with flavor, Skillet Zucchini and Mushrooms is the ideal side dish for any meal. This quick and easy recipe combines tender zucchini with earthy mushrooms, sautéed to perfection with garlic and fresh herbs. In just 25 minutes, you can create a nutritious accompaniment that enhances grilled meats, pasta, or even stands alone as a light lunch. With its vibrant appearance and delightful taste, this dish brings the garden’s freshness to your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, it’s a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 2 small zucchini (thinly sliced)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 pound small button mushrooms (cleaned)
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chopped herbs (or 1 teaspoon dried herbs)
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil and ½ tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add zucchini slices; season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter; add onions. Sauté for about 2 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in mushrooms; cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  5. Add garlic and herbs; cook for an additional 20 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return zucchini to the skillet; mix well and heat through for about 1 minute.
  7. Pour in vegetable broth; cook for another 2 minutes to blend flavors.
  8. Adjust seasoning if necessary, then garnish with parsley before serving.

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