Quick zucchini sauté

This was very quick and easy. Watch the almonds very closely--mine went from golden brown to very close to burned in a matter of seconds.

This really is quick! The almonds give an awesome crunch, and the quick saute makes the zucchini have a slight crunch as well. Salt and pepper are essential, and the bit of Parmesan cheese sends it over the top.

note - if you make this for kids with braces, who cannot eat nuts, its just zucchini. But even still, with the pepper and cheese, they loved it.

This side dish is elegant in its simplicity. There's no fancy ingredients here; instead the focus is on using a few fresh ingredients cooked until just tender and serving immediately. This is a great way to get some veggies on the table and enjoy that summer garden bounty.

Really quick and really tasty. I did not bother with the cheese as I have a cheese-hater in the house, but it was lovely all the same. Make sure you make enough of this!

As I could not resist tinkering with this either, I tried it with some lemon zest, which was not really an improvement, although it was still very good. I also tried sautéing in butter instead of olive oil, and I found that different but equally good.