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Zucchini and tomatoes in a cast iron skillet.

Sautéed Zucchini and Tomatoes

Course: Side dish/Vegetable
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Italian Squash
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 71 kcal
Author: Michelle De La Cerda

A simple sauté of zucchini, tomatoes, bell peppers, celery, and onions, and herbs; a perfect side dish to any meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil +/-, to taste (if needed)
  • cups zucchini (2 store zucchinis); quarter chopped (see notes)½
  • ½ cup yellow onion finely diced
  • ½ cup celery (1 rib); finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper finely diced
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes (2-14 oz cans with juice)
  • 1 tsp garlic miced/grated; ½ tsp granulated; to taste
  • ¾ tsp dried oregano (between ½-1 tsp); to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper +/-, to taste
  • ½ tsp salt +/-, to taste

Optional Topping

  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese finely grated

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, once hot add the olive oil.

  2. Add the onions, celery, and bell pepper, cook for 3-5 minutes or until they begin to soften.

  3. Add the garlic and zucchini and cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the zucchini has begun to soften.

  4. Add the tomatoes with juices, oregano, salt, and pepper.

  5. Bring to a high simmer and reduce heat to low.

  6. Allow to cook on low for 15 or so minutes, giving the flavors enough time to combine and the veggies to finish cooking.
  7. If using, sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

  8. Serve and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

How much zucchini do I really need?

Garden grown zucchini and store zucchini are two VERY DIFFERENT sizes. Most of the time I make this dish, I am using two zucchinis purchased at the grocery store. However during the summer when I have zucchini to spare, I can made this recipe twice using one home-grown zucchini. 

The store zucchinis can yield anywhere between 1 cup and 1½ cups. 

Additional info on measurements:

Oregano, salt, and pepper are to taste. Depending on how fresh my dried oregano is, a little can go a long way. 

One large celery rib will be enough, so if yours yields a little more or a little less than my recipe indicates, you'll be just fine. 

 

Nutrition Facts
Sautéed Zucchini and Tomatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 246mg11%
Potassium 460mg13%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 382IU8%
Vitamin C 39mg47%
Calcium 81mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.