MeMa Rie's Zippy Zucchini
MeMa Rie's Zippy Zucchini brings tender sautéed squash together with sweet onions and mellow garlic, perked up by a pinch of cayenne and a bright hit of apple cider vinegar. It’s light, tangy, and gently spicy, perfect alongside grilled meats, roasted chicken, or a simple pasta on weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in MeMa Rie's Zippy Zucchini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and sauté the onion and the garlic until tender and lightly browned.
- 2
Stir in the zucchini.
- 3
Keep cooking and stirring until the zucchini is tender.
- 4
Season with cayenne pepper.
- 5
Sprinkle with vinegar.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 7
Remove the cover and taste.
- 8
If it does not have the desired vinegar flavor, add another splash, cover, and simmer for another minute.
- Calories 223.63 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 3.37 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 23.87 g 9%
- Total Fat 12.97 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.86 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 7.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.89 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 4.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 114.11 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.33 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 617.28 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 24.5 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 22.89 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
MeMa Rie's Zippy Zucchini is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Cayenne Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 223.63 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is MeMa Rie's Zippy Zucchini made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Cayenne Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Sweet Onion. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make MeMa Rie's Zippy Zucchini?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 223.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is MeMa Rie's Zippy Zucchini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is MeMa Rie's Zippy Zucchini healthy?
- MeMa Rie's Zippy Zucchini has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 223.63 calories and 3.37 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.86 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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