By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026

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Zucchini and Tomatoes

Serves 4

92 cal · 25 min

Zucchini and Tomatoes

Recipe GLPRcd8aad0ceb59fd

4.0(1)
Side Dish
25 min
92 cal
Servings: 4
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A simple and rustic side dish combining fresh zucchini and tomatoes with aromatic garlic and onion. The vegetables are gently sautéed until tender and infused with butter and savory seasonings. Perfect as an accompaniment to grilled meats or as a light vegetarian side.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 pound zucchini, sliced

2 fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced (or one 16-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained)

1/4 teaspoon salt

Black pepper to taste

1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before beginning.

  2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the melted butter and stir to combine.

  4. Sauté the onion and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and fragrant.

  5. Add the sliced zucchini, diced tomatoes (fresh or canned and drained), salt, black pepper, and sugar to the pan. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

  6. Cover the saucepan with a lid, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender but not mushy. The vegetables should be cooked through with a slight bite to them.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

All ingredients are stocked year-round at every major Charlotte chain, with no special stops required. At roughly $6–8 total for four servings (butter, onion, garlic, and modest amounts of zucchini and tomatoes), the cost per serving lands comfortably under $2, making this a genuine weeknight value. The stated 25 minutes is honest for a pan dish, though dicing the zucchini and tomatoes adds a few minutes of actual prep. This is a straightforward vegetable braise that reheats adequately and works as a side or light main course, though it asks no special attention once everything hits the pan.

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