Do you have any end of the year zucchini (or other summer squash) and tomatoes that need used up? Then look no further! This recipe is so amazing, I wish I had known about it to make it all summer long. It is a simple combination of sauted zucchini, onions, garlic and seasonings that are combined with fresh garden tomatoes and smothered in cheese. The beauty is that it comes together in about fifteen minutes max. How can you go wrong with that? I made this last night as a side dish and it was easily the best part of the meal. Here’s to hoping I remember it next year when my zucchini and tomatoes are at their peak!!
Ingredients
- 3 cups sliced zucchini or other summer squash
- 1 cup sliced onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 t. dried basil
- 1/4 t. dried oregano
- 1/4 t. salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tomato, cut into 12 wedges
- 4 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
- In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, onion, garlic and seasonings in olive oil until crisp-tender (about five minutes). Gently stir in the tomato; sprinkle with cheese.
- Remove from the heat and let stand until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Printed from Mel's Kitchen Cafe (www.melskitchencafe.com)
Recipe Source: from Lesli (my fabulous cook of a neighbor!)
Great recipe…..try provolone cheese instead of mozzarella.
This is a great idea, I will give it a try
there’s just something so enticing about melted cheese. it could adorn the ugliest thing in the world and i’d still be sucked in. not that your zucchini is ugly, of course–on the contrary, i’m loving it all!
Looks yummy..I love the addition of the cheese!
zucchini looks ok… hook me up with the vanilla pudding cinnamon rolls. This blog is awesome.. great job mel.. We love u. Mike B
That looks really yummy!
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You had me at the picture alone! Yum!
Love this- I used Parmesan cheese, still wonderful!
Thanks, Kathleen!
Mel – simple, and excellent! I made this tonight, and served it on top of pasta. I used red onions, I added in quartered button mushrooms, and used fresh oregano. Excellent! Even my husband who doesn’t like zucchini liked it. Thank you!
When will I learn to stop doubting you? Honestly, I have never liked zucchini my whole life. But, I grew it in my garden this year for some unknown reason so now I need to use it. And this was AMAZING. It’s the herbs and the onions and the cheese. Makes the zucchini taste subline. I will absolutely be making this again and again. Thanks for the great idea Mel!