Sauteed Zucchini Strings

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 large garlic clove
• 3/4 cup sun-dried tomato (fresh not oil packed)
• 1 tablespoon oregano leaves (fresh if possible)
• 2 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon aged balsamic vinegar
• kosher salt, to taste
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 1/2 cups zucchini (cut into strings)

Recipe

• 1 puree garlic cloves in the bowl of a food processor. add sun dried tomatoes and pulse till coarsely crumbled. add oregano and pulse. add cheese, 1 tbsp olive oil and balsamic vinegar; pulse till crumbly. season to taste with salt.
• 2 measure 3/4 cup of crumbles, reserving remainder for another use. heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat. add 2 tsp olive oil and heat. add onions and sauté till limp and just beginning to caramelize. add zucchini strings and sauté gently until zucchini is bright green, about 4 minutes.
• 3 add the sun dried tomatoes, parmigiano crumbles and toss to coat zucchini completely.
• 4 adjust seasonings to taste with kosher salt. serve immediately with reserved crumbles sprinkled on top.