Skillet Zucchini and Mushrooms (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender zucchini and mushrooms sautéed with garlic and herbs for a vibrant, satisfying side dish.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
03 - 2 small zucchini, sliced into thin half-moons
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
05 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
06 - 450 grams (1 pound) small button mushrooms, cleaned and patted dry
07 - 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 teaspoons fresh chopped herbs, such as thyme and oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried herbs
09 - 60 millilitres (1/4 cup) vegetable broth

→ Garnishes

10 - Chopped fresh parsley
11 - Grated parmesan cheese

# How to Prepare:

01 - Heat olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini slices, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until fork-tender. Transfer zucchini to a plate and set aside. Wipe out any excess moisture from the skillet.
02 - Return skillet to the heat. Add remaining butter and melt over medium-high heat. Stir in diced onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
03 - Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until they are tender and well browned.
04 - Stir in the minced garlic and chopped herbs. Cook for 20 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return the cooked zucchini to the skillet and combine with the mushrooms. Cook for 1 minute until vegetables are heated through. Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Remove skillet from heat.
07 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese before serving.

# Additional Information:

01 - For optimal browning, avoid overcrowding the skillet when sautéing mushrooms.