Zucchini with Fresh Herbs
Wondering what to do with your bounty of summer quash? If your zucchini plants are like most, they are spitting out more zucchini than you know what to do with! This recipe whips together in seconds and tastes fantastic! Low carb, gluten free and totally delicious!
- 2 fresh zucchini
- 1-3 garlic cloves, crushed
- freshly cracked pepper
- fresh oregano, basil, chervil, chives, or any other herb
- sea salt
- EVOO
In a large, flat bottomed skillet, drizzle EVOO, and heat on medium. Put crushed garlic cloves into olive oil and lightly saute. While that is heating up, thoroughly wash the zucchini off. Cut lengthwise into 4 long pieces, then slice into 1/4 inch slices.
Throw sliced zucchini in the pan, and saute gently. Season with sea salt and cracked pepper to taste. Cook to a luscious crisp tender.
Select herbs from garden and wash. As zucchini reaches crisp tender, chop herbs right over the skillet and unto the zucchini. Stir to meld flavor and serve.
This simple recipe can be adapted to any summer squash and herb combination you have in your garden! Enjoy, winter's coming!