ZUCCHINI WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, PEPPERONI & WHITE BEANS
Vegetables
Intermediate

ZUCCHINI WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, PEPPERONI & WHITE BEANS

Versatile sauté of zucchini, caramelized onions, pepperoni, and cannellini—serve over pasta, bread, or rice.

"Zucchini never tasted so good — simple, spicy, and full of love from Mama’s pan!" - Alexia

35 Minutes
Total Time
6
Servings
Intermediate
Level

Ingredients

  • 3 medium Zucchini (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 2 Vidalia Onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup sliced Pepperoni
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans (with liquid)
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Cracked Black Pepper (to taste)
  • Garlic Powder (to taste)
  • Garlic Salt (to taste)
  • Red Chili Flakes (to taste)
  • Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese

Instructions

1

Prepare the Ingredients

Wash and cut the zucchini into 1-inch pieces. Slice the Vidalia onions thinly.

2

Caramelize the Onions

Add extra virgin olive oil to a pan and begin to caramelize the onions. Season with cracked black pepper, garlic powder, and garlic salt. Add a little water to help them reduce and soften.

3

Add the Zucchini

Once the onions are translucent and caramelized, add in the zucchini. Season again with garlic salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Add a splash of water and cover with foil to steam and soften.

4

Add the Pepperoni

Stir in the sliced pepperoni and continue cooking on low to medium heat, stirring frequently until the zucchini, onions, and pepperoni begin to lightly brown.

5

Add the Beans

Pour in the cannellini beans along with their liquid. Add a pinch of red chili flakes for spice and simmer for about 5 minutes to blend the flavors.

6

Finish and Serve

Remove from heat and sprinkle with grated Pecorino Romano cheese. Serve as a main dish, over pasta, on crusty bread, or with rice.