Appetizer for 4

Garlic Butter Zucchini

Name: Garlic Butter Zucchini
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 2 cloves garlic; 3 large zucchini; 1/2 tsp italian seasonings; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional); chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

$4.64for 415 minServes 4

Zucchini cooks in olive oil and butter with garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper for a quick tender side.

Photo: primaverakitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical	1.9 lb	$3.36Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.64

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.16 per serving$4.64 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic
3 large zucchini
1/2 tsp italian seasonings
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional)
chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Steps

Cut the zucchini into half-moon slices and mince the garlic.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the zucchini and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until tender.
Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, then cook for 1 minute.
Season with salt and black pepper, and scatter parsley over the zucchini if using.