Pan-Fried Zucchini with Pesto

Pan-fried zucchini with pesto is a delicious side dish, very tasty and quick to prepare, perfect with meat, fish, or eggs. Everyone in our family loves zucchini, so I prepare them often, especially at this time of the year when they are at their most flavorful.

Often, for a quick side dish, I make quick pan-fried zucchini, but when I’m in the mood for a tasty one-dish meal, I prepare zucchini with eggs in a pan. This side dish is also versatile because you can use it to make an omelet, as a filling for wraps with ham and cheese, or as a filling for a savory pie.

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Pan-Fried Zucchini with Pesto
  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Very Cheap
  • Preparation time: 8 Minutes
  • Portions: 4 People
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons Genoese pesto
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt

Steps: Pan-Fried Zucchini with Pesto

  • Cut the zucchini into pieces, then place them in a pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook them over medium heat for 8 minutes with the lid on and, if necessary, add a little water to ensure they don’t dry out too much.

  • Now add the pesto, a splash of water, and continue cooking for another 2 minutes, stirring. At this point, the zucchini are ready, serve them immediately.

Notes

You can store the zucchini in an airtight container for a couple of days in the refrigerator.

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Barbara Zecchin

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