Sauteed Zucchini Strings

Submitted by Ceezie

"This makes four side-dish servings."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 large garlic clove
• 3⁄4 cup sun-dried tomato (fresh not oil packed)
• 1 tablespoon oregano leaves (fresh if possible)
• 2 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon aged balsamic vinegar
• kosher salt, to taste
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3⁄4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 1⁄2 cups zucchini (cut into strings)

directions

1. Puree garlic cloves in the bowl of a food processor. Add sun dried tomatoes and pulse till coarsely crumbled. Add oregano and pulse. Add cheese, 1 tbsp olive oil and balsamic vinegar; pulse till crumbly. Season to taste with salt.
2. Measure 3/4 cup of crumbles, reserving remainder for another use. Heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add 2 tsp olive oil and heat. Add onions and sauté till limp and just beginning to caramelize. Add zucchini strings and sauté gently until zucchini is bright green, about 4 minutes.
3. Add the sun dried tomatoes, parmigiano crumbles and toss to coat zucchini completely.
4. Adjust seasonings to taste with kosher salt. Serve immediately with reserved crumbles sprinkled on top.

Reviews

[Lori Mama]

Great way to serve the lowly zucchini. I added a couple more garlic cloves to the mix, only because we love garlic. Made for Everyday Holiday Tag. :)