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Sauteed Zucchini with Onions and Radishes, topped with Feta and Oil-cured Moroccan Olives

December 15, 2013 by Mary Frances 26 Comments

More and more people are asking me for vegetable recipes. For myself, I am forever on the quest to find new and interesting combinations. With the holidays coming and all the rich food that is starting to show up at parties, I thought a new and unusual vegetable dish could do everybody a little good. I had this beautiful bunch of multicolored radishes, some zucchini and a sweet Spanish onion. So I put together this dish, Sauteed Zucchini with Onions and Radishes, topped with Feta and Oil-cured Moroccan Olives.

Radishes are usually eaten cold and crisp, by themselves, with a touch of salt or used as dipping instrument. But ever since Mark Bittman published an article several years ago on grilling radishes in the summer, I have been eating them grilled or sautéed. I love them cooked! Now when you grill them, the smokey taste addition is wonderful, but they lose their color and do not look so pretty. They sort of look like anemic radishes. But, when you sauté them, they somehow hold their color better. Or at least these radishes did.Raw zucchini, multi-colored radishes and a sweet Spanish onion on a black granite countertop.

These multi-colored radishes in my fridge needed to be used, along with the zucchini. My mother used to make a dish of sautéed onions and zucchini topped with grated parmesan and sharp cheddar cheese. My husband still asks for that dish every so often, so I know the combo of onions, zucchini and cheese is good. But I had some feta that needed to be used and then these oil-cured Moroccan olives were hanging around too and the dish needed a punctuation of color. So there you have it. That’s how I created this dish – really using my skillet as a palette as I do when I paint.

I think you will LOVE this!Sauteed zucchini with onions and radishes topped with feta cheese and oil-cured Moroccan olives.

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH ONIONS AND RADISHES, TOPPED WITH FETA AND OIL-CURED MOROCCAN OLIVES – serves 4 – 5

3 medium zucchini – washed and thickly sliced in 1/4” slices
1 sweet Spanish onion – peeled and trimmed and sliced into 1/4” slices
6 multi-colored or red radishes – washed, trimmed and quartered
2 tbs. olive oil
1 tbs. unsalted butter
Salt
Pepper
1/4 – 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup of pitted oil-cured Moroccan olives

Warm the oil in a large skillet on medium heat, add the butter to melt. Add the sliced onions, cover and stir often, cooking for 10 – 15 minutes. Add the zucchini and radishes and toss until crisp tender. Lower heat to low. Season very lightly with salt and pepper. (remember the feta and olives are salty) Sprinkle the feta cheese and olives on top. Cover for 3 – 5 minutes to warm the cheese and olives. Serve right away using a large pancake turner to pick up a section and keep it pretty. Enjoy!

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  1. Andrea Nierenberg says

    December 15, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    Mary- thank you. It looks delicious and I am trying it this week
    Your recipes are all fantastic!!
    Andrea

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      December 15, 2013 at 5:33 PM

      Thanks Andrea!! I was actually thinking of you when I posted this recipe!

      Reply
  2. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    December 15, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    I really like sauteed zucchini and onions but I’ve never used feta and olives. Clever dish.
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    • Mary Frances says

      December 15, 2013 at 5:33 PM

      It’s a great combo! Thanks Maureen!

      Reply
  3. apuginthekitchen says

    December 15, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    I really like roasted or grilled radish, this is a wonderful dish, I might even be tempted to add a grain and make a whole meal out of it.
    apuginthekitchen recently posted…Decorating For The Holidays And Some Brown Butter Spiced AleMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      December 16, 2013 at 6:08 PM

      You know, it’s funny, I was thinking you could serve this on top of some farro and it would be great!!

      Reply
  4. yummychunklet says

    December 15, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Very healthy dish!
    yummychunklet recently posted…Pancetta Risotto with Truffle OilMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      December 17, 2013 at 12:07 AM

      Yes it is!! And mighty tasty!

      Reply
  5. johnnysenough hepburn says

    December 15, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Makes me feel so much better that you’ve gone with this post as I far prefer radishes pan-fried as it removes their bitterness. The same thing with little white turnips!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      December 17, 2013 at 12:08 AM

      Couldn’t agree more!! And I LOVE those little white turnips too! I like to cut those in matchsticks and throw on a salad. You?

      Reply
  6. Jovina Coughlin says

    December 16, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    I never would have thought to add radishes to a zucchini dish but they certainly go with the other ingredients in the recipe. Always ready to try a new taste. Very appealing.
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    • Mary Frances says

      December 17, 2013 at 12:09 AM

      They were a super nice addition! Do give it a try.

      Reply
  7. afracooking says

    December 16, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    I know exactly what you mean: I have just made a ‘packt’ with my sister that we are going to elect a veg of the week. And mmm this is very inspiring!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      December 17, 2013 at 12:09 AM

      So glad!! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Francesca says

    December 16, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Topping anything with feta is gonna make a winner!
    Francesca recently posted…Italian Stuffed Cabbage (Mondeghini al sugo)My Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      December 17, 2013 at 12:10 AM

      Yep!! I LOVE feta!

      Reply
  9. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says

    December 19, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    Mary, I’ve been eating radishes for a lot of years now, and I have *never* eaten a cooked one! Must give it a try!
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    • Mary Frances says

      December 20, 2013 at 2:04 PM

      I know!! I never did either, until I read the Bittman article. Do give it a try, I really think you’ll like it!!

      Reply
  10. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    December 20, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    Can’t imagine my life without veggies. I eat LOTs of veggies daily…your sauteed zucchini looks delightful and moreish.
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    • Mary Frances says

      December 28, 2013 at 7:06 PM

      Thanks Angie!!

      Reply
  11. Sarah & Arkadi says

    December 21, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    Great veggie choices! Looks really healthy and yummy!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      December 28, 2013 at 7:07 PM

      Thanks you two!! It is very yummy!

      Reply
  12. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    December 22, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    I love that this is such a yummy harvest healthy meal! Looks great! Have a great holiday!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      December 28, 2013 at 7:07 PM

      Thanks Pamela!! Hope your holiday has been great so far!!

      Reply
  13. The Wimpy Vegetarian says

    December 23, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    My husband loves radishes, and I’m always looking for a new way to use them. This looks like a great combination of flavors. I make a dish with zukes, onions and cheese, and I’ve even added kalamatas to it. Now I need to add in the radishes!
    The Wimpy Vegetarian recently posted…Portabellas Stuffed with Cabernet Onions and Gorgonzola: #SundaySupperMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      December 28, 2013 at 7:08 PM

      It was new for me too and we really, really enjoyed it! Hope you and your husband like it too!

      Reply

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