Matchstick Zucchini Saute

Adapted from Smitten Kitchen

Matchstick Zucchini Saute

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2-4 tablespoons thinly sliced almonds
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 small-medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds and then into matchsticks
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Shaved pecorino romano or parmesan cheese, to taste (optional)

Instructions

1

Slice the zucchini into 1/8 inch rounds; stack up about 4 at at time and then slice into sticks (see images in original recipe, linked above)

2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high; add the oil and butter.

3

Add the almonds and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until the almonds are golden-brown, approximately 1-2 minutes.

4

Add zucchini, tossing, until it just begins to glisten, about 1 minute.

5

Season well with salt and pepper.

6

Remove from heat and add cheese.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

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