Sauteed Zucchini With Herbs

Ingredients
6 to 8 small zucchini
olive oil
2 finely chopped garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon or to taste, chopped fresh basil (or another herb)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoon chopped parsley

Directions
Cut the zucchini in quarters lengthwise. Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet and add the zucchini strips. Saute lightly, turning them once or twice, for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, and basil. Cover the pan and simmer about 10 minutes, till the zucchini are just tender to the bite. Add the pepper.