Zucchini Ribbons

This simple and stunning zucchini dish is the perfect side to chicken breast or other meats. It needs to marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours, but then is cooked in minutes.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 177 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 leaves fresh basil, torn
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 4 large zucchini, halved and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch thick slices
• 6 pinches salt
• 4 pinches freshly ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine zucchini slices, olive oil, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for 6 hours.

Step 2

Transfer everything including liquid to a large saucepan over high heat. Cover and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.