Tomato Basil Zucchini
Elevate your everyday vegetable side dish with this vibrant and flavorful Tomato Basil Zucchini recipe. Featuring tender zucchini slices sautéed to perfection with juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and fresh basil, this dish is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients. With minimal prep and a quick 15-minute cook time, it’s an effortless yet elegant option for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. The light, garlicky tomato sauce beautifully coats the zucchini, while optional Parmesan cheese adds a rich finishing touch. Perfect as a stand-alone side, a topping for pasta or rice, or a complement to grilled meats, this colorful dish is as versatile as it is delicious. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and packed with fresh flavors, it’s a surefire way to add a Mediterranean twist to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 cups parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Wash the zucchini and slice them into thin rounds, about 1/4-inch thick.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Set aside.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the zucchini slices to the skillet, spreading them out in an even layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for another 5-6 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to break down and create a light sauce.
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to ensure even seasoning.
Tear or chop the fresh basil leaves and stir them into the skillet. Cook for 1-2 more minutes, just until the basil is wilted and fragrant.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the Tomato Basil Zucchini to a serving dish.
If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or as a topping for pasta, rice, or your favorite protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
776 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.0 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 7697 mg | 335% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.6 g | ||
| Protein | 31.9 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 805 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 2082 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.
