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Sauteed Zucchini Ribbons


Prep Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

5 minutes

Yields

4-6 servings

Ingredients

1 small garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice

4 (6- to 8-ounce) zucchini or yellow summer squash, trimmed

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper

1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Combine garlic and lemon juice in large bowl and set aside for at least 10 minutes. Using vegetable peeler, shave off 3 ribbons from 1 side of summer squash, then turn squash 90 degrees and shave off 3 more ribbons. Continue to turn and shave ribbons until you reach seeds; discard core. Repeat with remaining squash.

Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and lemon zest into garlic-lemon juice mixture.

Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add summer squash and cook, tossing occasionally with tongs, until squash has softened and is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer squash to bowl with dressing, add parsley, and gently toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.