Zucchini with Tomatoes
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful *Zucchini with Tomatoes* recipe, a quick and healthy option that's bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Featuring tender zucchini rounds and juicy grape tomatoes sautéed to perfection in fragrant olive oil with garlic, dried basil, and oregano, this dish is a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's ideal for busy weeknights and versatile enough to shine as a light meal or complement hearty mains. Finish it with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for added richness or keep it vegan-friendly—either way, the savory aroma and colorful presentation make it irresistibly enticing. Perfect for lovers of zucchini recipes, vegetable side dishes, and easy skillet meals, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash the zucchini thoroughly and trim off the ends. Slice the zucchini into thin rounds, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
Rinse and halve the grape tomatoes. Set both the zucchini and tomatoes aside.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant but not browned.
Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini begins to soften.
Stir in the halved grape tomatoes, dried basil, and dried oregano. Cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
Season the mixture with salt and ground black pepper. Stir well to incorporate the seasonings.
Remove the skillet from the heat. If desired, sprinkle the dish with grated parmesan cheese.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese or fresh herbs, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.4 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 7648 mg | 333% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 864 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 2094 mg | 45% | |
*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.
