A simple, flavorful side dish featuring tender potatoes and zucchini, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium potatoes (such as Yukon Gold or red potatoes), diced
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley or dill, chopped, for garnish
- Optional: a squeeze of lemon juice.
Instructions:
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and dice the potatoes and zucchini into similar-sized cubes (about 1-inch). Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the Onions and Potatoes: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the diced potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add Garlic and Zucchini: Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried thyme to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Then, add the diced zucchini.
- Cook Until Tender: Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender-crisp and the potatoes are fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Be careful to not overcook the zucchini, you want it to retain some texture.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. If desired, squeeze a little lemon juice over the vegetables for a bright flavor.
- Garnish (Optional): Sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill before serving.
- Serve: Serve hot as a side dish with your favorite protein.
Tips and Variations:
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the garlic.
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- If you have fresh herbs, use them instead of dried herbs for a more vibrant flavor.
- If you want a crispier potato, you can parboil the potatoes for 5 minutes before adding them to the pan.
- For a cheesy variation, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top of the vegetables before serving.
- For a richer flavor, you can use butter instead of, or in addition to, olive oil.