Zucchini Moons with Parmesan and Pine Nuts
Out-of-this-World Zucchini Moons with Parmesan and pine nuts is one of the best zucchini recipes on the planet. Easy to make, cut zucchini in half then slice into “moons.” Tossed in a skillet to saute’, these delectable morsels are tender and brown and made even more special with the addition of Parmesan and pine nuts.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Vegetables
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large zucchini or 6 medium ones
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (I use garlic-flavored olive oil)
- 1/4 cup of pine nuts
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash zucchini.
- Cut ends off zucchini.
- Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise and then cut into 1/4″ thick moons.
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Be sure to use a large skillet because you don’t want to crowd the zucchini. Otherwise, they will steam and be soggy.
- Add zucchini and saute’ for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add salt and pepper; stir.
- Add pine nuts and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle Parmesan over zucchini and pine nuts; stir to combine and continue stirring until Parmesan is melted and gooey.
- Serve.
