Best Cherry Tomato And Zucchini Sauté Recipes

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SAUTEED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH GARLIC AND BASIL



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Cherry tomatoes take less than 10 minutes to prepare.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
Salt and pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat 1 Tb. olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high flame until it just starts to smoke. Add tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Saute, shaking pan frequently, until tomatoes soften and skins just begin to wrinkle, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and continue to shake the pan until garlic is fragrant. Off heat, stir in the basil and remaining 1 Tb. olive oil, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 6.9 mg

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI, PEPPERS, AND TOMATOES



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With in-season produce like zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers, all you need is a little seasoning to bring out their fresh flavors.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound (about 2 medium) zucchini
2 yellow bell peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, smashed
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Quarter zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Remove ribs and seeds from peppers; cut into 3/4-inch squares.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g

SAUTEED ZUCCHINI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, GARLIC AND BASIL



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Make and share this Sauteed Zucchini With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise then cut into half moon slices
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat; add the olive oil, swirling to coat the pan. Add zucchini; cook, stirring often, until slightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the garlic; cook, stirring, until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes; stir until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in the basil, salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.9, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 300.4, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 1.6

CHERRY TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI SAUTé



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Add 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cumin along with the tomatoes and use mint instead of basil for a Middle Eastern version of this colourful vegetable medley. To toast the pine nuts, place in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes. Recipe by Johanna Burkhard, at lcbo.ca.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 7m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 green onions, sliced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons lightly toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add zucchini and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes, green onions and balsamic vinegar.
  • Cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender and tomatoes are heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with basil and pine nuts and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.7, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 12.8, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 2.5

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