Sautéed Zucchini alla Mediterranea

Mediterranean · Italy

Sautéed Zucchini alla Mediterranea

Crisp-tender zucchini slices sauteed in golden olive oil with garlic, oregano, and sweet cherry tomatoes.

15 min Easy Serves 3$2.75 estimated
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Halal
Low-carb
Vegan
Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Zucchini / Courgette

    500 g

    $1.05
  • Cherry Tomatoes

    150 g

    $0.96
  • Garlic

    3 cloves

    $0.12
  • Olive oil

    2.5 tbsp

    $0.23
  • Oregano

    1 tsp

    $0.14
  • Lemon

    1/2

    $0.25
  • Salt

    1/2 tsp

    $0.00
  • Black pepper

    1/4 tsp

    $0.01

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Wash and slice zucchini into 1/2 cm thick rounds, and halve the cherry tomatoes.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a wide frying pan over high heat until hot.

  3. 3

    Add zucchini rounds in an even layer and cook without stirring for 3 minutes until lightly browned underneath.

  4. 4

    Toss zucchini, then add sliced garlic, halved cherry tomatoes, and dried oregano.

  5. 5

    Sauté over medium-high heat for another 4 to 5 minutes until the zucchini is tender-crisp and tomatoes blister.

  6. 6

    Season with salt and pepper, squeeze over fresh lemon juice, and serve warm as a side or light meal.