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Sauteed Zucchini

with Gnocchi and Porcini
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Sauteed Zucchini

Sauteed Zucchini - All-in-one for two: Vegetarian-style aromatic and filling ingredients

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Health Score:
92 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
35 min.
Preparation
ready in 50 min.
Ready in
Calories:
350
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

One portion of this dish contains half your daily requirement of vitamin C and iron. This is an advantageous combination, as the vitamin promotes the absorption and utilization of iron in the body. 

Unlike zucchini, cucumbers are always peeled and seeded - so buy a little more of them.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie350 cal.(17 %)
Protein12 g(12 %)
Fat15 g(13 %)
Carbohydrates39 g(26 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage8 g(27 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0.8 μg(4 %)
Vitamin E5 mg(42 %)
Vitamin K45.2 μg(75 %)
Vitamin B₁0.6 mg(60 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin7.2 mg(60 %)
Vitamin B₆0.5 mg(36 %)
Folate42 μg(14 %)
Pantothenic acid1.3 mg(22 %)
Biotin10.7 μg(24 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.1 μg(3 %)
Vitamin C70 mg(74 %)
Potassium1,126 mg(28 %)
Calcium146 mg(15 %)
Magnesium88 mg(29 %)
Iron4.2 mg(28 %)
Iodine15 μg(8 %)
Zinc1.9 mg(24 %)
Saturated fatty acids6.8 g
Uric acid109 mg
Cholesterol18 mg
Complete sugar14 g
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Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
dried Porcini mushroom
3 Zucchini
1 onion
1 garlic clove
1 Tbsp vegetable oil (such as sunflower oil)
salt
peppers
12 ozs store-bought Gnocchi
1 bunch Dill
3 ozs Sour cream
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Sour creamDillPorcini mushroomZucchinioniongarlic clove
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Measuring cups, 1 Bowl, 1 Small knife, 1 Large knife, 1 Cutting board, 1 Tablespoon, 1 large Non-stick pan (with lid), 1 Slotted spatula

Preparation steps

1.
Sauteed Zucchini preparation step 1

Sort through porcini and soak in approximately 5 ounces of hot water for at least 30 minutes.

2.
Sauteed Zucchini preparation step 2

Meanwhile, rinse zucchini, wipe dry and cut into pieces.

3.
Sauteed Zucchini preparation step 3

Peel onion and garlic and chop finely.

4.
Sauteed Zucchini preparation step 4

Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent, then add zucchini and cook until tender. Season generously with salt and pepper.

5.
Sauteed Zucchini preparation step 5

Pour mushrooms with the soaking water into the pan and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes on low heat.

6.
Sauteed Zucchini preparation step 6

Add the gnocchi to the pan and gently stir to combine with the mushroom mixture. Cover and cook over low heat until gnocchi are heated through, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7.
Sauteed Zucchini preparation step 7

Rinse dill, shake dry, pluck leaves and coarsely chop. Stir into the zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sour cream and serve.

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