Zucchini Kale and Tomato Saute
Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant Zucchini Kale and Tomato Sauté, a wholesome medley of fresh vegetables infused with bold flavors. This quick and easy recipe brings together tender zucchini slices, nutrient-packed kale, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all perfectly seasoned with garlic, a hint of red pepper flakes, and a bright splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this colorful dish is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it as a light side or pair it with quinoa or rice for a satisfying plant-based meal. Packed with healthy greens and bursting with flavor, this skillet sauté is a must-try for anyone craving a fresh, nutritious dish that's big on taste and short on prep time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 zucchini, medium-sized, sliced into half-moons
- 4 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini begins to soften and lightly brown.
Toss in the chopped kale and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until wilted.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes soften and release some of their juices.
Season the sauté with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), adjusting to taste.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the mixture and stir well to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat and serve the sauté warm as a side dish or over grains such as quinoa or rice for a main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1363 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 22.6 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 612 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 3260 mg | 69% | |
*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.
