Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes

Fresh summer squash and cherry tomatoes come together in this quick and delicious side dish seasoned with garlic and basil. It’s wonderful with pasta or enjoyed simply with some crusty bread.

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Ingredients

Zucchini: While I use green squash (courgettes) in this recipe, any summer squash you have on hand will work. It’s also great with yellow squash, crookneck, or pattypan.

Tomatoes: If you happen to have heirloom cherry tomatoes, perhaps from your garden, they will be beautiful here. But don’t worry if you only have larger tomatoes. You can dice them up and use them in this recipe.

Basil: If you don’t have fresh basil you can substitute fresh parsley. Or simply leave the herbs out.

For the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions, please see the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Instructions

Making sauteed zucchini and tomatoes is quick and easy. And since it’s a rustic dish, don’t worry about slicing your vegetables into perfect shapes. Even the basil will be roughly torn with our fingers at the end!

1. Slice the zucchini lengthwise into quarters, then slice vertically into chunks.
2. Halve the tomatoes.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini and saute until lightly browned.
4. Add the garlic and tomatoes to the skillet and saute until the tomatoes soften and start to release their juices.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat and season to taste with salt.
6. Roughly tear the basil leaves and sprinkle them over the zucchini mixture. Serve immediately or allow to rest and enjoy at room temperature.

Make it a meal

This sauteed zucchini and tomatoes side dish goes well with a variety of different foods to make it a complete meal. You can serve it on toasted baguette and enjoy it as bruschetta. Or mix it into cooked pasta or use it as a topping for baked potatoes or your favorite grain. It’s also wonderful with these popular recipes:

• Chickpea Rice
• Basmati Rice Pilaf
• Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil
• Lemon and garlic tofu steaks
• Vegan Meatloaf Muffins

More zucchini recipes

It seems like every year we end up with more zucchini than we know what to do with. While this sauteed zucchini and tomatoes recipe is one of our favorites, if you’re looking for more ways to enjoy summer squash, here are some suggestions:

• In a hearty Italian stew with potatoes
• With pasta and lots of garlic
• In an easy baked pasta dish
• Grilled and added to tacos, salads, sandwiches, and more
• Stewed with tomatoes and chickpeas and served over quinoa

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