Description
A delightful and easy-to-make side dish featuring sautéed zucchini and cherry tomatoes with garlic, basil, and Parmesan cheese. This colorful and flavorful dish is a perfect way to enjoy seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini:
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
Cherry Tomatoes:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Others:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook garlic: Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sauté zucchini: Add sliced zucchini and sauté for 4-5 minutes until it starts to soften.
- Add tomatoes and seasonings: Add cherry tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, stir in fresh basil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- This dish pairs well with grilled chicken or fish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
