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This is an easy Sauteed zucchini and tomatoes recipe that makes for an excellent side dish for a BBQ, lunch or dinner. Fresh zucchini, tomatoes, and onions come together for a wonderful side dish. 

It is perfect for a dinner following a trip to the farmers’ market. You can also substitute banana squash for the Italian squash. This dish is also very versatile and goes with meat, fish, seafood or even as a tasty dish by itself over rice.

In fact, sometimes I just make it for a meal for myself when I have a taste for some fresh vegetables.

All you need is a little olive oil, some spices and these vegetables. It is a family favorite and really easy to make.

You just need a few ingredients.

this meal comes together in a skillet on hour stovetop in just minutes.

A perfect side dish.

For more DELICIOUS zucchini recipes, check out:

• Baked Zucchini Casserole is one I have been making for years. Made with fresh zucchini and ground beef with just enough spice to make a wonderful dinner idea.
• Zucchini Boats.  Made with ground beef, a tomato-based sauce, and cheese, these are delicious and flavorful!
• Tomato and Zucchini Salad – super easy to make,
• Best Ever Zucchini Bread – moist and buttery and full of summer goodness.

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Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes Recipe

Yield: 6

Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes

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This is an easy Sauteed zucchini and tomatoes recipe that makes for an excellent side dish for a BBQ, lunch or dinner. Fresh zucchini, tomatoes, and onions come together for a wonderful side dish. 

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Total Time 13 minutes

Ingredients

• 2-3 zucchini squash, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon basil

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat.

2. Slice zucchini and chop tomatoes and onion.  

3. Add zucchini to the heated pan for about 2-4 minutes or until squash becomes tender.

4. Add chopped onion and stir.

5. Add tomato and stir the vegetables. Cook an additional 2 minutes until tomatoes are warmed through.

6. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and basil.

You can save time by prepping the vegetables and storing in your refrigerator until ready to use.

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