Name: Sautéed Zucchini and Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 medium zucchini (cut into 1/4-inch slices); 2 large cloves garlic (minced - about 1 teaspoon); 15 ounce can Italian diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (if needed); sea salt and black pepper (to taste); 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Sautéed Zucchini and Tomatoes is a quick and easy side dish that is packed with flavor! It can be served with Italian Chicken Thighs, Perfect Grilled Steaks or your favorite seafood.

a large white bowl filled with Sauteed zucchini slices and diced tomatoes topped with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

I love versatile vegetable dishes, don't you?

What you need to make this recipe

Ingredients to make Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes with four medium zucchinis, a bowl of diced Italian tomatoes, minced garlic and olive oil in small white bowls.

four medium zucchini
Italian diced tomatoes
minced garlic
olive oil
grated Parmesan cheese - optional
Italian seasoning if needed - different brands have more spices than others

How to make Italian Sautéed Zucchini and Tomatoes

Sauté zucchini slices in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp tender. Add the garlic and cook for one additional minute.

sautéed zucchini slices in a large white skillet.

Stir in the diced tomatoes including the juices. Season with salt and pepper and Italian seasoning if needed.

minced garlic and diced tomatoes added to the skillet with the zucchini slices.

There was barely any seasoning in this brand of tomatoes.^^^

Simmer uncovered until liquid has evaporated, about 9 to 10 minutes.

zucchini slices and diced tomatoes cooked until liquid is absorbed in a large white skillet.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if using, and serve.

Sautéed Zucchini and Tomatoes topped with Parmesan cheese on a white plate with a chicken thigh and black fork.

So much flavor!!

Recipe Notes & Tips

You can slice your zucchini as thick or thin as you like it, just make sure that the slices are equal so they cook evenly.
For Whole30/Paleo: sprinkle with Nutritional Yeast Flakes for a cheesy type flavor.
I have not tried it, but I am guessing that zoodles would also work with this recipe.

More delicious zucchini recipes:

Enjoy!!

Sautéed Zucchini and Tomatoes

Sautéed Zucchini and Tomatoes cooked with garlic and Italian seasoning, topped with Parmesan Cheese is an easy and delicious side dish!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: zucchini, tomatoes, skillet

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: Servings

Calories: 102kcal

Author: Lisa Johnson

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium zucchini cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 large cloves garlic minced - about 1 teaspoon
15 ounce can Italian diced tomatoes undrained
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning if needed
sea salt and black pepper to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

Sauté zucchini slices in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp tender, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one additional minute.
Stir in the diced tomatoes including the juices. Season with salt and pepper and Italian seasoning if needed.
Simmer uncovered until liquid has evaporated, about 9 to 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if using, and serve.

Notes

You can slice your zucchini as thick or thin as you like it, just make sure that the slices are equal so they cook evenly.
For Whole30/Paleo: sprinkle with Nutritional Yeast Flakes for a cheesy type flavor.
I have not tried it, but I am guessing that zoodles would also work with this recipe.
Nutrition information includes the Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition