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Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes
Fresh, colorful, and flavorful, this zucchini and tomatoes recipe is the ultimate side dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 96 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large zucchini cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 large ripe tomato diced, any variety, about 1 cup
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ounce mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ ounce Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet. Cook onion over medium heat until tender.
- Add garlic, zucchini, parsley, and basil. Cook until zucchini is tender-crisp, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add tomato, seasoned salt & pepper. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with cheeses and cover with a lid*, rest 2-3 minutes, or until cheese melts.
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Notes
- Instead of cubes, you can cut zucchini slices 1/4-inch thick.
- Optional: If your skillet is oven safe, zucchini can be broiled to brown the cheese instead of covering with a lid,
- Optional: If your skillet is oven safe, zucchini can be broiled to brown the cheese instead of covering with a lid,
- Zucchini cooks quickly and should be served tender-crisp. Do not overcook.
- If using fresh basil, it should be added after the zucchini has cooked.
- Sauteed Zucchini can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Leftovers are great on pizza or added to pasta sauce or pasta salads,
Nutrition Information
Calories
96
(5%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
401mg
(17%)
Potassium
328mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
547IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 328mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 547IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.