Grated Zucchini Sauteed in Olive Oil

This is a quick, delicious dish that is a standard in our home.

Serves 6.

8 small zucchini
2 Tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt
pepper

Optional: 1/2 cup minced parsley or you can subsititute grated carrot or yellow squash for some of the zucchini

Clean the outside of the zucchini and slice off the ends.
Grate the zucchini coursely using a food processor or a box grater.
Spread the zucchini on a kitchen towel and sprinkle with kosher salt for 30 minutes.
Fold the towel over the zucchini and squeeze as much water out as possible by squeezing through the towel, or take handfuls of the zucchini and squeeze.
Heat the oil over medium heat and add the zucchini (and parsley if using). Saute for 15 to 20 minutes tossing gently with a spoon until tender cooked through.
Add salt and pepper to taste. Add additional olive oil to taste.