Skillet Zucchini Mushrooms Easy Side Dish

Looking for a quick, healthy, and incredibly flavorful side dish that comes together in a flash? This Skillet Zucchini and Mushrooms recipe is your new go-to! Perfectly tender-crisp vegetables are sautéed to perfection, making it an amazing complement to any meal.

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini, trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add sliced mushrooms to the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their liquid and begin to brown.
3. Stir in the sliced zucchini and minced garlic. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the zucchini is tender-crisp.
4. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dried thyme (if using). Stir well to combine.
5. Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.