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Shredded Zucchini and Feta Sauté

Published: Aug 13, 2017 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Sep 3, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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5 Ingredient Zucchini Feta Saute - foodmeanderings.com

This 5 ingredient shredded zucchini recipe is a healthy way to use your zucchini in an easy side dish. Sautéed with garlic and dill, using low-fat (light) feta, it's a delicious, gluten-free and low calorie veggie dish that can be made in 20 minutes! Bonus: It's also Weight Watchers and keto friendly!

shredded zucchini on a black platter with zucchini in the background

The beautiful thing about zucchini is that it’s both healthy and versatile, adopting the flavors of whatever it’s cooked with. You can slice it, dice it, make it into noodles, serve it raw for dipping, deep fry it, bake it, grill it and shred and sauté it.

Zucchini is popular in late summer during peak zucchini harvest season. This zucchini recipe pairs well with my low maintenance Hoisin chicken recipe.

Jump to:
  • 💭Facts about zucchini
  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 📖 Variations & Substitutions
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storing
  • 👪 Servings
  • 🔢WW Points
  • 📋Shredded Zucchini Recipes
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋 Shredded Zucchini and Feta Sauté Recipe
  • 📖Related Recipes

But zucchini has many other nutritional benefits. Did you know that this illustrious little veggie has just 25 calories (compared to a baked potato, for example, which has 130 calories)?! 

💭Facts about zucchini

Shredded Zucchini & Feta Saute | healthy - Foodmeanderings.com

Top 10 Zucchini Facts:

  1. A zucchini has more potassium than a banana!
  2. The word zucchini comes from ‘zucca’ the Italian word for squash. The Italians brought zucchini to the United States in the 1920s. Zucchini is a summer squash.
  3. Zucchini isn't technically a vegetable. Botanically speaking,  it's a fruit (the ovary of the zucchini flower).
  4. Bigger is NOT better. The most flavorful zucchinis are small to medium-sized.
  5. Zucchini (also known as a courgette) will grow almost anywhere. It is a popular home-garden crop in temperate climates from northern Alberta to New Zealand.
  6. Zucchini can grow up to three feet in length. The smaller zucchini (4 – 5 inches) taste sweeter and harvesting the smaller young zucchinis frequently encourages fruit production.
  7. Zucchini is low in Saturated Fat and Sodium, and very low in Cholesterol.
  8. Zucchinis are 95% water.
  9. Zucchini is a good source of Protein, Vitamin A, thiamine, Niacin, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium and Manganese.
  10. Zucchini can be made into a healthy noodle substitute (P.S. You don't need a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles: Watch this video for 3 ways to make zucchini noodles without a spiralizer)

*Facts gathered from Wikipedia, The Food Channel and SELF Nutritional Data

🥘Ingredients

You only need a few ingredients for this easy recipe:

  • zucchini, shredded (you can use previously frozen shredded zucchini)
  • feta cheese ** I use light/low-fat
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • fresh dill

🔪Instructions

Shredded Zucchini & Feta Saute | healthy - Foodmeanderings. com

Heat oil in a deep large skillet (or wok) on stovetop over medium heat.

Add half of the garlic and heat for one minute. 

Add zucchini and remaining garlic. Sauté for about 12 minutes. 

Shredded Zucchini & Feta Saute | healthy - Foodmeanderings.com

Mix in dill. Add feta, cover and cook for another additional 3 minutes until cheese is partially melted.

Drain off excess liquid and serve with a sprig of fresh dill (optional)

Tip: If you are using frozen zucchini, defrost and drain off excess moisture, the pat dry with a paper towel.

📖 Variations & Substitutions

  • Feta cheese: Using low-fat/light feta cheese will reduce calories and fat content in this recipe. Alternatively, you can use regular feta cheese.
  • Dill: Fresh dill is ideal, but you can use half the amount of dried dill.
  • Garlic: you can substitute fresh garlic with minced garlic in a jar

Shredded Zucchini & Feta Saute | healthy - Foodmeanderings.com

🍽Equipment

You will need a box grater (using the large holes to shred) for this shredding zucchini for this grated zucchini recipe, although a food processor (affiliate link) is ideal! You can use any deep large skillet, but I recommend a wok pan (affiliate link)

🌡️Storing

Freezing Shredded Zucchini (for quick and easy meals)

I buy a ton of zucchini (about 10 at a time), wash and shred them in my food processor, then freeze in 2 cup freezer bags (as most recipes call for 2 cups)  

  • You don’t even need to peel them because, like most veggies/fruit, much of the nutrients (especially fiber) is in the peel/skin!
  • When I need it, I pop it into the microwave, defrost and voila – instant veggies!
  • I will even drop it frozen, straight into soups like this Easy One-Pot Hamburger Soup. It makes a great healthy filler in all kinds of soups!
Shredded Zucchini & Feta Saute recipe - healthy - Foodmeanderings.com

Another great thing about zucchini is that it’s available all year round (and for a reasonable price).

Leftovers: store leftovers of this shredded zucchini recipe in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

👪 Servings

This low carb fried zucchini recipe makes 8 servings. However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

🔢WW Points

This grated zucchini recipe is Weight Watchers friendly @ 1 ww points on my plan per serving (using light/low-fat feta cheese), with 1 + point for vegetables.

📋Shredded Zucchini Recipes

This healthy shredded zucchini recipe is my favorite way to use shredded zucchini because it is so fast, especially if you already have your zucchini shredded and frozen. And it's a great way to use up a lot of zucchini.

I also love to make these  Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies with my shredded zucchini as a treat. Zucchini and chocolate chips are unbelievably delicious together!

Plate of zucchini chocolate chip cookies in background with one broken apart cookie in front

Zucchini Crisp (with Shredded Zucchini) is another great recipe made with shredded zucchini!
Make the most of your summer zucchini with this great recipe. Zucchini is also low in carbohydrates, so it's an excellent option if you are following a keto diet. If you are looking for quick, easy and delicious grated zucchini recipes, or a low-carb fried zucchini recipe, then this is a great side dish is for you!

⭐ Reviews

Did you love this zucchini recipe? Please leave a 5 star rating and comment below!

Here's what others are saying: "This zucchini feta saute was SO EASY and very good. Even better, this time of year, I had all the ingredients handy -fresh zucchini and dill from our raised bed gardens. Thanks Terri!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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📋 Shredded Zucchini and Feta Sauté Recipe

This 5 ingredient shredded zucchini recipe is a low carb fried zucchini recipe that's a healthy and easy side dish. Sautéed with garlic and dill, using low-fat (light) feta, it's a delicious, gluten-free and low calorie veggie dish that can be made in 20 minutes! Bonus: It's also Weight Watchers and keto friendly!
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keyword: feta, shredded, zucchini
Special Diet: keto, Vegetarian, Weight Watchers
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 58kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini shredded
  • 1 cup feta cheese ** I use light/low-fat
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dill *fresh is best

Garnish

  • parmesan cheese (optional)
  • additional dill
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Instructions

  • Heat oil in medium pan on stovetop on medium- low. 
  • Add half of the garlic and heat for one minute. 
  • Add zucchini and remaining garlic. Sauté for about 12 minutes. 
    Shredded Zucchini & Feta Saute | healthy - Foodmeanderings. com
  • Mix in dill. Add feta, cover and cook for another additional 3 minutes until cheese is partially melted. Drain off excess liquid.
    Shredded Zucchini & Feta Saute | healthy - Foodmeanderings.com

Garnish

  • Serve with a sprig of fresh dill and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese (optional)

Notes

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Nutrition Facts
📋 Shredded Zucchini and Feta Sauté Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 182mg8%
Potassium 262mg7%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal (3%) | Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 0.3g (2%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg (1%) | Sodium: 182mg (8%) | Potassium: 262mg (7%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 200IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 18mg (22%) | Calcium: 19mg (2%) | Iron: 0.4mg (2%)
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Comments

  1. Sue

    August 15, 2017 at 11:34 am

    I had completely forgotten but decades ago I used to shred and freeze zucchini. I had a chocolate cake recipe the kids loved and I never told them about the hidden veggie,or as I now know,fruit. Good idea to keep the skin on. Makes it so much easier besides being more nutritious!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      August 16, 2017 at 7:37 pm

      Oh how I love chocolate zucchini anything, Sue! I think you need to dig out that recipe!

      Reply
  2. Heather Brown

    August 18, 2017 at 7:52 am

    The zucchini feta saute was SO EASY and very good. Even better, this time of year, I had all the ingredients handy -
    fresh zucchini and dill from our raised bed gardens. Thanks Terri!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      May 27, 2020 at 6:07 am

      So glad you enjoyed it, Heather!

      Reply
  3. Colleen Milne

    August 18, 2017 at 11:07 am

    This looks so simple but good. Thanks for giving me another idea for using up my garden zucchini. (They just keep on coming!)

    Reply
  4. Sharon

    August 18, 2017 at 11:21 am

    This looks super easy and delicious! I adore dill. I think this year is the year I finally get myself a spiralizer. Too many fun zuke recipes out there not too. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Charlotte

    August 18, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    Zucchini and feta seem like such a perfect pairing! I'm exited to give this a try!

    Reply
  6. Gabrielle @ eyecandypopper

    August 18, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    This sounds delicious, and what a great idea to shred and freeze zucchinis!

    Reply
  7. Sean@Diversivore

    August 18, 2017 at 9:31 pm

    Zucchini is one of those things that I enjoy, and yet I don't buy it that often because I'm always unsure what I can do with it that will be new and exciting. The saute idea is a nice one, but the idea of adding feta is genius! That punchy, salty, distinctive flavour is a perfect foil to the mild squash. Oh, and I did not know that zucchini had so much potassium! You learn something new every day 😀

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