By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 9, 2026
Serves 4
105 cal · 17 min
Sautéed Tomato Basil Zucchini
Recipe GLPR3c561a17b5071c
A bright and fresh vegetable side dish featuring tender zucchini, burst cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil. This simple stovetop dish is naturally gluten-free and comes together quickly with just a few quality ingredients.
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Ingredients
2 medium zucchinis, cut into coin-sized pieces
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes
1/4 sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese for garnish
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring frequently for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the zucchini coins and whole cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes until the zucchini becomes tender and the tomato skins begin to split and release their juices.
Stir in the chopped fresh basil and dried oregano until well combined. Cook for 30 seconds to allow the flavors to meld.
Season with salt and black pepper to your taste.
Transfer to a serving dish and top with shredded or shaved parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
Comments
This is a straightforward summer vegetable side that checks most boxes for a Charlotte family. All ingredients are standard at every major chain (Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, Kroger, ALDI), though fresh basil can vary in price and availability—expect to spend $3–4 for a small clamshell when it's not peak season. The actual hands-on time runs closer to 20–22 minutes with washing, dicing, and browning, not 17, and you'll have medium heat going for the full sauté period, so it needs attention. Cost per serving lands around $1.50–$2.00 driven entirely by the zucchini and tomatoes; it's economical. The dish reheats adequately but loses texture, so it's best eaten same-night or chilled the next day as a salad. It's reliable and honest cooking, but not remarkable enough to anchor a weeknight when you need something that holds up across multiple meals.
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