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Light olive-oil zucchini vegetable dish
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Cretan Zucchini Sauté (180 g) has 130 calories. That works out to 72 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.7 g of carbs, 2.7 g of protein, 10.4 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 27 mg of Vitamin C covers 30% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
130
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
7.7g
· 3% DV
Protein
2.7g
· 5% DV
Fat
10.4g
· 13% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 23% · Protein 8% · Fat 69%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.4 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.48 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 333 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.7 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 13 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 90 g | 65 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 130 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 270 g | 194 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 216 kcal |
| 2 cup (extra large) | 360 g | 259 kcal |
Calculated from 72 calories per 100 g.
To make Cretan zucchini sauté, cook sliced zucchini with olive oil and onion in a wide pan until tender. Tomato, garlic, and fresh herbs are common additions, but cook the zucchini gently so it softens without turning mushy.
Dill and mint both pair well with Cretan zucchini sauté, and parsley is another practical option. Add delicate fresh herbs near the end of cooking so their aroma stays noticeable rather than disappearing into the pan.
Use a wide, hot pan and avoid crowding it when making Cretan zucchini sauté; overcrowded zucchini steams and releases liquid. Let the slices cook undisturbed briefly, then stir, and add salt toward the end.
No, you usually do not need to peel zucchini for Cretan zucchini sauté. The thin skin softens as it cooks and helps the slices hold together; wash and dry the zucchini well before cutting it.
Cretan zucchini sauté can be served warm or cold. Serving it at room temperature or chilled suits its olive-oil-and-vegetable style; refrigerate leftovers promptly rather than leaving the dish out for an extended period.
Serve Cretan zucchini sauté with crusty bread, rice, or grilled fish for a fuller meal. It also works alongside other vegetable dishes as part of a Mediterranean-style spread, with yogurt or a simple salad on the side.
You can freeze Cretan zucchini sauté, but thawed zucchini is often softer and more watery than freshly cooked zucchini. Freeze it in a sealed portion and use it in soup, pasta, or another cooked dish where the texture matters less.
Yes, Cretan zucchini sauté can be made ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator. Its flavors may meld as it rests; serve it chilled or reheat it gently, since prolonged cooking can make the zucchini lose its shape.
Cretan zucchini sauté centers on zucchini, often cooked with olive oil, onion, and herbs. Ratatouille typically combines several vegetables, commonly including eggplant, bell pepper, and tomato, so it has a broader mix of textures and flavors.
Cretan zucchini sauté can be a nourishing vegetable side, especially when made with a moderate amount of olive oil. It is not a complete meal on its own for everyone, so pair it with a protein-rich food if you want a more filling plate.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
27mg · 30% DV
B6
0.27mg · 16% DV
Vitamin E
1.89mg · 13% DV
Folate
45µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Sodium
333mg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.32mg · 14% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
459mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Cretan Zucchini Sauté is an Aegean-style dish of zucchini gently cooked in olive oil. Home versions may include onion and fresh herbs, with the exact seasoning varying from cook to cook. Its name points to the food traditions of Crete and the wider eastern Mediterranean.
Serve it warm or at room temperature as a vegetable side or part of a meze spread; it also works well with bread or alongside beans and other Mediterranean dishes. The zucchini turns tender while olive oil gives the dish a soft, savoury richness. It is vegetable-forward and relatively light, with 72 calories per 100 g. For a lighter version, measure the oil rather than pouring freely; add legumes or another protein-rich accompaniment to make it more filling.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.48g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.