Spicy Zucchini and Tomatoes
Add a fiery twist to your summer vegetable routine with this vibrant Spicy Zucchini and Tomatoes recipe! This quick and easy dish features tender zucchini and juicy grape tomatoes, sautéed with fragrant garlic, a dash of crushed red chili flakes, and a touch of dried oregano for an herbaceous kick. Finished with refreshing basil and a splash of lemon juice, this side dish bursts with fresh, zesty flavors while balancing just the right amount of heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights or to complement grilled mains at your next barbecue. Serve it warm with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices, and savor a healthy, low-carb, vegan-friendly treat that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the zucchini and grape tomatoes. Slice the zucchini into half-moons, about 1/4-inch thick. Halve the grape tomatoes.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the zucchini slices to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in the halved grape tomatoes, crushed red chili flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.
Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the freshly chopped basil leaves and a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own with some crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6815 mg | 296% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 2058 mg | 44% | |
*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.
