Garlic-Olive Oil Steamed Zucchini Spears
Garlic-Olive Oil Steamed Zucchini Spears offers tender, lightly sweet zucchini with a gentle bite, coated in warm olive oil and mellow mashed garlic. It’s a bright, clean side that complements grilled meats or pasta and fits weeknight dinners or a simple summer spread.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Olive Oil Steamed Zucchini Spears, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 70
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Trim the ends from the zucchini. Cut each zucchini in half, then slice each half lengthwise into quarters.
- 2
Set a steamer insert in a saucepan and add water until it sits just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring the water to a boil. Add the zucchini to the steamer insert, cover, and steam until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Move the zucchini to a large bowl. Mash the garlic and add it to the bowl with the zucchini. Drizzle with olive oil and toss until the zucchini is evenly coated.
- Calories 113.96 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 2.27 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 17.68 g 6%
- Total Fat 3.42 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.51 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 3.91 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.55 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 3.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 93.21 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.0 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 427.28 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 19.6 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 20.32 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Garlic Olive Oil Steamed Zucchini Spears is made with 3 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Garlic, Olive Oil, and Zucchini. Each serving provides about 113.96 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Olive Oil Steamed Zucchini Spears made of?
- The main ingredients are Garlic, Olive Oil, Zucchini. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Olive Oil Steamed Zucchini Spears?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 113.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Olive Oil Steamed Zucchini Spears easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Garlic-Olive Oil Steamed Zucchini Spears healthy?
- Garlic-Olive Oil Steamed Zucchini Spears has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 113.96 calories and 2.27 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Garlic, 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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