Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes in Pesto with Feta
Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and flavor-packed recipe for Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes in Pesto with Feta. Featuring tender rounds of sautéed zucchini and bursts of juicy grape tomatoes, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is brought to life with the rich, herbaceous notes of basil pesto and a salty, creamy sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese. A quick 25-minute recipe, it pairs simple ingredients like fresh garlic and olive oil to create a dish that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying. Serve this versatile recipe as a colorful side dish, or enjoy it as a light vegetarian entrée that’s perfect for summer evenings. Filled with Mediterranean flair, this easy zucchini recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.33 cup basil pesto
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchini and grape tomatoes. Slice the zucchini into thin rounds and halve the grape tomatoes.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but still slightly crisp.
Stir in the grape tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, just until they begin to soften and release their juices.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the basil pesto, making sure all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the dish.
Serve immediately, either as a side dish or a light standalone meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
222 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 417 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 584 mg | 12% | |
*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.
