Sautéed Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy. Transform your summer dinners with a simple, flavorful veggie sauté that’s far greater than the sum of its parts. Crisp zucchini, burst cherry tomatoes, and, meltingly sweet red onions sautéed in olive oil, and finished off with fresh basil. It sounds simple—and it is—but it’s one of those magical dishes where the whole is far greater than the sum of its parts. Pair it with grilled salmon, steak, or chicken and some orzo tossed with a bit of lemon and olive oil for a light and easy weeknight meal. Table of Contents What You’ll Need To Make Sauteed Zucchini And Cherry TomatoesStep-By-Step InstructionsYou May Also LikePrintable RecipeReviews What You’ll Need To Make Sauteed Zucchini And Cherry Tomatoes Step-By-Step Instructions You May Also Like Printable Recipe Reviews “This recipe is so fresh and light, we really loved it and so simple to make.” What You’ll Need To Make Sauteed Zucchini And Cherry Tomatoes Step-By-Step Instructions In a large sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until very soft and pale purple in color, 7 to 8 minutes. Do not brown. Add the zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the zucchini are cooked but still crisp and the tomatoes have started to collapse, creating a little sauce. Stir in the fresh basil, then taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with more fresh basil, if desired. You May Also Like RecipeComments (163)Add Comment Recipe Comments (163) Add Comment Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, diced 1 pound zucchini (2 to 3 medium), cut into ½-inch chunks 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (I usually buy NatureSweet Cherubs) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil, plus more for garnish if desired 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, diced 1 pound zucchini (2 to 3 medium), cut into ½-inch chunks 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (I usually buy NatureSweet Cherubs) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil, plus more for garnish if desired Instructions In a large sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until very soft and pale purple in color, 7 to 8 minutes. Do not brown. Add the zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the zucchini are cooked but still crisp and the tomatoes have started to collapse, creating a little sauce. Stir in the fresh basil, then taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with more fresh basil, if desired. In a large sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until very soft and pale purple in color, 7 to 8 minutes. Do not brown. Add the zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the zucchini are cooked but still crisp and the tomatoes have started to collapse, creating a little sauce. Stir in the fresh basil, then taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with more fresh basil, if desired. Nutrition Information Powered by Per serving (4 servings) Calories: 104 Fat: 7g Saturated fat: 1g Carbohydrates: 9g Sugar: 6g Fiber: 3g Protein: 2g Sodium: 529mg Cholesterol: 0mg Per serving (4 servings) Calories: 104 Fat: 7g Saturated fat: 1g Carbohydrates: 9g Sugar: 6g Fiber: 3g Protein: 2g Sodium: 529mg Cholesterol: 0mg This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. 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