Sautéed Zucchini & Onions with Chive Butter

Switch up the chives for whatever’s growing in your garden - basil or dill would also be delicious in the compound butter that tops this simple sautéed zucchini recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil

• 1 pound zucchini, cut into half-moons

• 1 small red onion, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, onion, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes.

2. Mash butter with chives in a small bowl until combined.

3. Remove pan from heat and stir in lemon juice. Top the vegetables with the chive butter before serving.