Baby Zucchini Sauté with Mint

Ingredients

• 3 pounds baby zucchini trimmed halved lengthwise
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 3 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
• 0.3 cup mint leaves chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 10 servings salt and pepper freshly ground

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil.
2. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat until fragrant but not browned, about 30 seconds.
3. Add the zucchini, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes.
4. Add the lemon juice and transfer the zucchini to a bowl. Stir in the mint and serve.