Stewed Tomatoes and Zucchini
Bring the vibrant flavors of summer to your table with this rustic and comforting Stewed Tomatoes and Zucchini recipe. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course, this recipe combines tender zucchini, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic seasonings like garlic, oregano, and basil, all simmered to perfection in a single skillet. With the option to use fresh or canned tomatoes, it’s a versatile dish that’s always in season. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make, veggie-packed recipe is a healthy, gluten-free addition to your meal rotation. Serve it over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread for a hearty, satisfying experience. Don’t forget to top it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a delightful finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 medium, sliced into half-moons zucchini
- 4 medium, diced (or a 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes) tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (adjust to taste) black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon (optional) red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet, stirring occasionally, and cook for 5 minutes until it starts to soften.
Add the diced tomatoes (or canned tomatoes, if using), oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender and the flavors have melded together.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve hot as a side dish or over rice, pasta, or crusty bread for a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.6 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 269 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1227 mg | 26% | |
*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.
