Easy Italian Tomato Zucchini
Bring the fresh, vibrant flavors of Italy to your table with this Easy Italian Tomato Zucchini recipe. This quick and healthy dish combines tender zucchini rounds and juicy cherry tomatoes, sautéed to perfection with fragrant garlic, olive oil, and a medley of dried herbs like oregano and basil. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of heat, while fresh parsley and optional Parmesan cheese provide a delightful finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this light and flavorful recipe is perfect as a side dish or a simple vegetarian main course. Whether you're looking to use up summer produce or add a burst of Mediterranean flair to your weeknight meals, this Italian-inspired zucchini and tomato skillet is sure to satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash the zucchini and cherry tomatoes thoroughly.
Slice the zucchini into thin rounds, approximately 1/4-inch thick.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Cook for another 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender and the tomatoes have softened, releasing their juices.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
If desired, sprinkle the dish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or a light vegetarian main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.0 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 368 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 466 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
