Herbed Zucchini with Ginger and Garlic

Zucchini or Italian Squash is a very versatile vegetable.  Here, the zucchini is gently sautéed with herbs, ginger and garlic to make a simple, elegant and very tasty side dish which complements a variety of main courses of beef, pork, chicken and fish, such as Savory Grilled Pork Roast or Fish with Baharat and Lemon. Herbed Zucchini with Ginger and Garlic is also great selection for a buffet of our vegetarian dishes, including Indonesian Eggplant and Roasted Peppers.

Serve Herbed Zucchini with Ginger and Garlic at your next dinner, your family and friends will thank you.

Prep Time: 15 minutes, Total Time: 45 minutes Serves: 4

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Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lb Zucchini
• 2 Tb unsalted Butter
• 1 Tb Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tsp minced Ginger
• 1 tsp minced Garlic
• 1 tsp dried Rosemary leaves
• ½ tsp dried Thyme
• ½ tsp ground Sage
• ½ tsp ground Marjoram
• ½ tsp ground Fennel
• ½ tsp Coarse Sea Salt

Preparation:

1. Wash and trim the ends from the zucchini, slice into very thin, 1/8-inch thick rounds.
2. Mix the seasonings (rosemary, thyme, sage, marjoram and sea salt) together in a small bowl.
3. Add the unsalted butter and extra virgin olive oil to a 3-quart saucepan over a medium heat until the butter melts.
4. Add the ginger and garlic to the saucepan, sauté uncovered golden brown.
5. Add the seasonings to the saucepan and sauté until fragrant, 1 or 2 minutes.
6. Add the sliced zucchini to the saucepan, stir gently to mix with other ingredients, cover and cook, stirring a few times, until the zucchini has softened.
7. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.