By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

Zucchini slices are lightly sauteed and tossed with herbs instead of being breaded and fried. This recipe also uses olive oil, a source of monounsaturated fat.

Number of servings

Serves 4
  1. Gluten-free
  2. Healthy-carb
  3. Weight management
  4. Diabetes meal plan
  5. DASH diet
  6. Heart-healthy
  7. Meatless
  8. Plant-based
  9. Low-sodium
  10. Low-fiber

Ingredients

  1. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  2. 2 cups thinly sliced yellow zucchini
  3. 2 cups thinly sliced green zucchini
  4. 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  5. 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  6. 2 scallions, chopped
  7. 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the zucchini slices and saute until their colors intensify, about 5 minutes. Add the dill, cilantro and scallions and stir until evenly mixed. Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve right away.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: 1 cup

  • Calories 52
  • Total carbohydrate 4 g
  • Total sugars 3 g
  • Added sugars 0 g
  • Dietary fiber 1.5 g
  • Protein 1.5 g
  • Total fat 4 g
  • Saturated fat 0.5 g
  • Trans fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated fat 2.5 g
  • Polyunsaturated fat 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol 0 g
  • Sodium 11 mg
  • Potassium 326 mg
  • Calcium 25 mg
  • Magnesium 22 mg
  • Vitamin D 0 IU
  • Iron 0.5 mg
Aug. 06, 2026