Past Recipes, zucchini

Quick Zucchini Saute + Almonds

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Quick Zucchini Saute + Almonds

Serves 2  | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes

A simple but incredibly great way to serve the abundance of zucchini. Serve with a nice marinated grilled chicken.

Ingredients

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced almonds
  • 1 medium or 2 small zucchinis, cut into 1/8-inch matchsticks
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Peelings of pecorino romano or parmesan cheese, to taste (optional)

Chef Tips

The only two things that matter in this dish is that the almonds get brown and toasty in the pan, and that you only cook the zucchini for one minute.

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add enough oil to coat the pan well. Heat the oil until hot but not smoking, then add the almonds to the pan. Cook them, stirring, until the almonds are golden-brown, approximately a minute or two. Don’t skimp on this step; they provide a depth of flavor that carries the whole dish. Add the zucchini to the pan, tossing it with the oil and almonds until it just begins to glisten, about one minute. The idea is not to cook the zucchini so much as warm it so it begins to soften. Season well with salt and pepper, slide onto a plate, top with cheese (if using) and immediately dig in.