⏱ 25 min total

Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic and Red Peppers

Name: Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic and Red Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Olive oil; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ½ large Zucchini; ½ medium Red bell pepper; ¼ tsp, leaves Basil

Per 1 serving · 229 g · 5 ingredients

Calories

108

5%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.7g
9% of calories
Carbs
9.2g
32% of calories
Fat
7.5g
59% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic and Red Peppers (229 g) has 108 calories, with 2.7 g of protein, 9.2 g of carbohydrates and 7.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (59% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (117% DV) and Vitamin B6 (35% DV).

Per 100 g

47cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.5g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.9g

6.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C117%
Vitamin B635%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber10%
Vitamin A12%
Vitamin E14%
Vitamin K14%
Riboflavin (B2)16%
Folate (B9)17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min

1
Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Stir in the minced garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds; do not brown.
3
Add the sliced zucchini and red bell peppers; toss to coat in the oil and garlic.
4
Season with the dried basil and sauté, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender and peppers are just soft, 10–12 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and serve warm as a side dish.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (229 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	110 μg	12%
Vitamin C	105 mg	117%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	14%
Vitamin K	17 μg	14%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	16%
Niacin	1 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg	35%
Folate (B9)	67 μg	17%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	10%
Choline	19 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	37 mg	4%
Iron	1 mg	13%
Potassium	558 mg	12%
Magnesium	38 mg	9%
Phosphorus	80 mg	11%
Zinc	1 mg	6%
Copper	0.1 mg	10%
Manganese	0.4 mg	17%
Selenium	1 μg	1%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	12 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.4 g	—
Beta carotene	1,161 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	4 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.3 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	1 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 108 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

21min
Walking (3.5 mph)
13min
Cycling (moderate)
9min
Running (6 mph)
15min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic and Red Peppers?

One serving of Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic and Red Peppers (1 serving) has 108 calories, which works out to 47 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic and Red Peppers high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic and Red Peppers keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 32% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic and Red Peppers?

16 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Sautéed Zucchini with Garlic and Red Peppers?

6.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (229 g)

Calories108

% Daily Value*

Total fat 7.5g	10%
Saturated fat 1.1g	6%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 16mg	1%
Total carbohydrate 9.2g	3%
Dietary fiber 2.9g	10%
Total sugars 6.6g
Protein 2.7g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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