Cheesy Zucchini with Garlic and Parsley

Cheesy Zucchini with Garlic and Parsley is a simple low-carb zucchini side dish that everyone will enjoy, and this is quick and easy to make!

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This time of year people who are growing zucchini need ideas for using it! And even though my little garden only has one zucchini plant and one yellow summer squash plant, I’m definitely getting an abundance of summer squash. That’s what my mother used to call “a good problem to have,” but it’s still a challenge to stay ahead of the zucchini coming from the garden. So in this time of zucchini abundance for many people, I’m featuring Cheesy Zucchini with Garlic and Parsley for Friday Favorites to remind you about this recipe that’s a quick and easy way to cook zucchini. And if you’re a fan of my mega-popular Low-Carb Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake you’ll probably enjoy this one that’s similar but with slightly different flavors and made on the stove!

One thing that makes this recipe extra easy is using minced garlic from a jar, and I love the garlic flavor and generous amount of cheese in this easy zucchini dish. If you like garlic and cheesy zucchini, this is a simple side dish that you’ll be so happy to have in your zucchini recipe collection! Please try it and come back and tell me how you liked it!

What ingredients do you need for this recipe?

• zucchini
• olive oil
• Minced Garlic (affiliate link)
• sea salt to taste
• chopped flat parsley
• coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
• grated Mozzarella cheese

Can you make this with other types of summer squash?

This recipe is a perfect way to use zucchini, but you can also make it with yellow summer squash or crookneck squash, scallop squash, or any of the other types of summer squash you might find in the garden or at the farmers market!

Need more ideas for using zucchini?

Check the category for Zucchini Recipes on this site, where you’ll find more than 100 tasty recipes for using zucchini!

How to make this recipe:

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1. Trim ends of zucchini and cut the zucchini into half moon slices about 1//2 inch thick.
2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and minced garlic, heat just until you smell the garlic.
3. Then add the zucchini, stir, cover, and cook about 4 minutes.
4. Uncover and cook a couple of minutes more.
5. When zucchini is tender but still a tiny bit crisp, sprinkle with generous amount of chopped parsley and salt to taste and let it wilt.
6. Sprinkle Parmesan over and let it melt for a minute or so.
7. Then sprinkle with grated Mozzarella, cover the pan and turn off the heat.
8. Let it sit until the cheese is nicely melted, then serve immediately!
9. That’s all there is to it for this amazing zucchini side dish that everyone will like!

More Favorite Low-Carb Zucchini Recipes:

Low-Carb Salads with Zucchini
Top Ten Low-Carb Zucchini Recipes on Kalyn’s Kitchen
Low-Carb Grilled Zucchini Recipes

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Yield: 4 servings

Cheesy Zucchini with Garlic and Parsley

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Cheesy Zucchini with Garlic and Parsley is a delicious and simple low-carb zucchini side dish that your family will love.

Ingredients

• 3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices (see notes)
• 2 T olive oil
• 2 T minced garlic (see notes)
• sea salt to taste
• 1/2 cup chopped flat parsley
• 3 T coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Cut both ends off the zucchini, then cut into 1/2 inch thick slices (if zucchini are larger, cut in half or fourths lengthwise, then slice.
2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat , heat the olive oil in a large frying pan with a lid; I used my favorite Green Pan 12 Inch Frying Pan (affiliate link).
3. Add minced garlic and cook about 1 minute, or until you start to smell garlic.
4. Add squash and stir to coat with oil and garlic, then cover and cook 4-5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
5. After 4-5 minutes, check to see if there is a lot of liquid and whether squash is tender. Cook 1-2 more minutes, uncovered until zucchini is tender-crisp and liquid is evaporated.
6. Sprinkle squash with salt and chopped parsley and stir to wilt parsley.
7. Add Parmesan and cook until it melts, about 1 minute.
8. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the squash, cover pan again and turn off the heat. Let sit 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and serve hot.

Notes

If the zucchini are larger, cut in half or fourths lengthwise, then slice. Minced garlic from a jar is fine for this, but use fresh garlic if you prefer.

This recipe adapted slightly from Food to Live By (affilate link).

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 151Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 311mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 7g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.

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Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
This low-carb Cheesy Zucchini with Garlic and Parsley would make a great side dish for low-carb or low-glycemic eating plans. It would also work for any phase of the South Beach diet if you used reduced fat cheese and watch the portion size so you stay within South Beach  guidelines for fat intake.

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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This recipe was first posted in 2007, when I had an abundance of zucchini in my large garden. It was last updated in 2021.

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