MeMa Rie's Zippy Zucchini Recipe
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MeMa Rie's Zippy Zucchini

By: NADINE529 
"This is such an easy side dish that my mom is famous for. Great with grilled pork chops, chicken, or steak!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 sweet onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 5 small zucchini, sliced
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute onion and garlic until tender and lightly browned. Mix in the zucchini. Continue to cook and stir until zucchini is tender. Season with cayenne pepper. Sprinkle with vinegar. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. Remove cover, and taste. If not at desired 'vinegar' flavor, add another splash, cover, and simmer for another minute.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 164 | Total Fat: 14.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2006 by JESSEH   view full review
This recipe was awesome! Both my husband and I really enjoyed it. I did end up adding another...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2006 by Mary the Great   view full review
i left out the cayenne pepper; seasoned with S&P; tossed with cooked pasta. it was a good side...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2008 by gapch1026   view full review
Very good. I added some fresh mushrooms and seasoned the dish with fresh thyme. I didn't use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2006 by SMCTHALL   view full review
Easy recipe -- very good. Nice change to zucchini
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2010 by MK! Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was good! I left out the cayenne (for my mom) but changed nothing else (though I did just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2009 by llheim   view full review
I thought this recipe was okay, but nothing special. I found the vinegar taste a little out of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2008 by Basg   view full review
With such good reviews, I was surprised at how much I disliked this. The vinegar gave the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2010 by jmama307 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
the vinegar gives this a funny taste. Would have been better had it been left out.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2008 by Jennifer   view full review
I have used apple cider vinegar in other vegetable recipes but for this one, it just did not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2008 by ccrowley   view full review
This recipe calls for 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; it never tells what to do with the other 2...

 

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