Easy Sautéed Zucchini with Parmesan

About This Recipe

Easy sauteed zucchini with Parmesan is healthy, simple and a great way to cook zucchini! One of the best zucchini recipes for quick sides.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
• 1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced)
• 4 medium zucchini (or yellow summer squash, or a mix (about 2 pounds), ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil, onion and 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook gently until the onions begin to brown, about 10 to 11 minutes. Add the zucchini, salt, pepper, thyme, and remaining butter.
2. Increase heat to medium. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is just cooked through and beginning to brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Enjoy immediately