Crisp, lightly sautéed veggies, seasoned with garlic and just a little butter make a perfectly simple and delicious side dish.
I served this alongside Grilled Chicken Marinated with Basil and Lemon; it was a great combination.
Sauteed Snap Peas and Zucchini with Basil
Ingredients
- 2 medium Italian zucchini cut into bite size pieces - yellow or green is fine
- 1 1/2 cups snap peas this was approximately two large handfuls
- 1 large onion cut into bite size pieces
- 5 oz mushrooms sliced small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- freshly cracked pepper to taste
- kosher salt to taste
- 10 large basil leaves very thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and add the garlic. Saute for about a minute and add the mushrooms. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute just until tender. Remove from pan and set aside in a covered bowl.
- Add the onions to the empty skillet and saute over medium heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water, cover with lid and steam them for a minute or two. Add the zucchini and snap peas. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with lid, stirring occasionally and steam/saute until vegetables are tender, but still crisp. This should only take a few minutes. Taste vegetables and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
- Add the mushrooms back into the skillet and toss to combine. Add the softened butter and toss gently to coat the vegetables. Sprinkle the basil over the vegetables and toss gently. Enjoy!
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Joanne says
I truly believe that sometimes it's the simplest dishes that end up tasting the best! This looks great!
The Slow Roasted Italian says
This is so beautiful! I wish I loved squash.
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
I love squash and if we get anymore from the garden I'll give this a try. I love simple and fresh and this fits! Have a great weekend.
Miriam says
I love this site! Healthy vegetables are the best and you make them look so delicious! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
Dzoli says
I love allthe ingredients here.And my favourite si snowpeas.Great vege combo;))
Sue/the view from great island says
This looks so light and healthy, almost has a Japanese feel to it.
Marjie says
I like measuring by handfuls! Especially with veggies! This looks really good; I'll bet it was perfect with your chicken.
Pam says
Simple dishes are the best.
Words Of Deliciousness says
What a great way to use my zucchini that I have in the garden. This looks great!!
Rosita Vargas says
They look quite tasty, I love them, beautiful photos, hugs.
Jenn says
A simple and fresh dish for those hot summer week nights.. Love it!!
Lauren says
This dish looks really good. Can't wait to try it out!
Reem | Simply Reem says
What a simple and flavorful dish…. Fresh and healthy, i"ll make this for sure.
Really pretty pictures..
Kim Honeycutt says
This sounds so good. Pinned it!