sauteed zucchini and caramelized onions

Name: Sauteed Zucchini and Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil (or more if needed); 1 medium onion, sliced, or cut into thin wedges; 1 pinch(es) sugar; 1 medium zucchini (or yellow squash or both); 1 large tomato, chopped, optional; 1 pinch(es) red pepper flakes; salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Grapeview, WA

Updated on Aug 31, 2021

This simple side dish could also make a vegetarian main dish if served over rice.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or more if needed)
1 medium onion, sliced, or cut into thin wedges
1 pinch sugar
1 medium zucchini (or yellow squash or both)
1 large tomato, chopped, optional
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How To Make sauteed zucchini and caramelized onions

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until transparent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Sprinkle with sugar; cook until onions are browned and caramelized, about 7 minutes, adding a sprinkle of water as necessary to prevent burning and sticking.
Step 3

Add zucchini to skillet. Saute until zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 4

Add tomato, if using, and red pepper flakes.
Step 5

Cook until heated through and tomato begins to release its juice, about 3 minutes.
Step 6

Add salt and pepper to taste.
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