Handwritten recipe Zucchini with Walnuts
by: salvagedrecipes

Skillet Zucchini with Toasted Walnuts and Nutmeg

Zucchini and Walnuts
This simple and flavorful Zucchini with Walnuts dish offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Originating from a rustic kitchen tradition, it combines the earthy richness of toasted walnuts with the tender bite of sautéed zucchini. The addition of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), butter, and a hint of nutmeg makes it comfortingly savory with a subtle hint of spice. It’s a quick and wholesome vegetarian side dish or light meal, perfect for late summer when zucchinis are
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 2
Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup walnuts (chopped )
  • 2 zucchinis (thinly sliced (about 1/4 inch thick))
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Step 1: Toast Walnuts

  • Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chopped walnuts and toast until golden and fragrant. Remove and set aside.

Step 2: Slice Zucchini

  • Slice 2 zucchinis into thin 1/4-inch rounds.

Step 3: Heat Skillet

  • Add EVOO and butter to the skillet over medium heat.

Step 4: Sauté Zucchini

  • Add sliced zucchini.
  • Sprinkle with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook until the zucchini is tender and lightly browned, about 5–7 minutes.

Step 5: Combine & Serve

  • Return the toasted walnuts to the skillet.
  • Toss to combine and serve warm.

Tips

  • Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan or feta for extra richness.
  • Substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds.
  • Add sliced onions for more depth of flavor.
  • Mix in fresh herbs such as thyme or basil.
  • Use ghee instead of butter for a richer nutty note.
  • Add crushed red pepper for heat.
  • Serve over couscous or quinoa to make it a light meal.
  • Use yellow squash alongside zucchini for color.
  • Top with toasted breadcrumbs for crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 5.3gProtein: 3.1gFat: 14.1gSaturated Fat: 3.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 3.5gVitamin A: 390IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.7mg
Keyword nutty flavor, quick dinner, quick vegetable dish, sautee, simple side dish, skillet recipe, vegetarian, vintage recipe, walnuts, zucchini
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