Mint Zucchini…Easy Summertime Side!
Mint Zucchini!
Only 4 ingredients!
Ready in just 15 minutes!
So delicious and flavorful!
Anti-inflammatory and AIP Compliant
Are you looking for a quick and easy side to round out your summertime meals?
Would you like something quick to make with minimal prep that doesn't heat your kitchen?
Are you also looking for a way to enjoy the bountiful amount of zucchini during the summer?
Fortunately for you, I have an option that checks all those boxes!!
Read on to learn all the benefits of zucchini, as well as our family’s favorite way to have it, with step-by-step pictures!
Zucchini is so yummy, good for you, and versatile!
It is packed with many nutrients that support your health!
Zucchini is an excellent source of:
Vitamin C
Manganese
Vitamin A
Folate
Potassium
Copper
B6 (Pyridoxine)
Magnesium
Vitamin K
Antioxidants
Both Soluble and Insoluble Fiber
It can be used in many different ways!
Sliced and eaten raw with hummus or ranch
Spiraled into noodles for a pasta-like option
Diced and roasted with seasoning of your choice
And sauteed…the option I am sharing below!
Mint Zucchini!!
4 Simple Ingredients:
2 Medium Zucchinis
2 TBSP Chopped Fresh Mint (or 2 tsp dried)
1 TBSP Olive Oil
1/4 tsp Fine Sea Salt
*This recipe is from Dr. Sarah Ballantyne’s book Paleo Principles on page 560.
Step 1:
Rinse off your zucchini and mint leaves and pat dry
Cut off the ends of your zucchini
Then cut your zucchini in half lengthwise
Step 2:
Slice into 1/4 inch wide half-circles
Step 3:
Pull the mint leaves off the stems
On a side note…
Can we pause for a moment to appreciate how gorgeous these mint leaves are?!
Even better is the natural aroma of mint floating off of them!
God’s Food is So Very Cool!!
I took a couple of the extra leaves and added them to my water. So refreshing!
Step 4:
Chop the mint
I tend to add a bit more mint than the recipe calls for. It doesn’t need to be exact.
If you do not have fresh mint, you can use dried.
1 tsp dried equates to 1 TBSP fresh.
Preferably a bottled seasoning with the only ingredient being mint, no additives or preservatives.
McCormick Gourmet Organic line has a mint for $6.49 at Wegmans.
Step 5:
Heat your pan on medium heat.
Once heated, add the olive oil to the pan.
Then add the sliced zucchini.
Sauté for about 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently until the zucchini is soft and just starting to brown.
If the zucchini is releasing a lot of liquid, turn up the heat.
Step 6:
Add the mint and sea salt, then mix to combine.
Heat for 1 minute.
And that’s it…Enjoy!!
* As a note…salt causes the zucchini to release its liquid, which is why it gets added at the end.
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I hope that you and your family enjoy this refreshing side dish as much as we do!
Be sure to share in the comments if you make it and what your thoughts are on it!
Wishing you a blessed and beautiful day!
Beth xo