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CREAMY Garlic Zucchini

CREAMY Garlic Zucchini

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 181 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
  • 2 zucchini
  • 8 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour 8 grams
  • 3/4 cup low fat milk 180 ml
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth 180 ml
  • 1 tsp dried oregano 1 gram
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme 0.50 grams
  • 2 tbsp grated Manchego cheese 15 grams
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 15 ml
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the zucchini into rounds that are 1 cm thick (a little over a 1/4 inch), then add the sliced zucchini into a colander with a dish underneath, season with salt, and mix together so all the salt is coating the zucchini

  2. After 10 minutes, transfer the slices of zucchini over some paper towels, all in a single layer, pat dry, and scrub off some of the salt

  3. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  4. After a couple of minutes, add in the sliced zucchini, mix together, and then mix every 1 to 2 minutes so it all evenly sautés

  5. After 6 to 8 minutes and the slices of zucchini are lightly sautéed, remove them from the pan and set aside

  6. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped garlic and mix continuously, after 30 seconds to 1 minute and the garlic is nice and fragrant, add the flour and continue to mix together for 2 minutes, then add in the milk, and broth, mix continuously until you get a slightly creamy sauce

  7. After 4 to 5 minutes and you've ended up with a slightly creamy sauce, add in the oregano, thyme, and season with salt & pepper, mix together, then add in the zucchini back into the pan and mix together, simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, then turn off the heat, add in the grated cheese and lemon juice, and mix together

  8. Transfer into a large serving dish and sprinkle with chopped chives, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Olive Oil I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
CREAMY Garlic Zucchini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 273mg12%
Potassium 363mg10%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 431IU9%
Vitamin C 21mg25%
Calcium 172mg17%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.