Best 7 Zucchini And Tomato Skillet Dinner Recipes

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**Zucchini and Tomato Skillet Dinner: A Medley of Garden Fresh Flavors**

Savor the essence of summer with this vibrant and flavorful Zucchini and Tomato Skillet Dinner. This delectable dish is a symphony of garden-fresh ingredients, featuring tender zucchini, juicy tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and herbs, all harmoniously blended in a savory skillet. The zucchini and tomatoes are the stars of the show, their natural flavors shining through in every bite. The addition of garlic, herbs, and a touch of Parmesan cheese elevates the dish to a new level of deliciousness. Served over a bed of fluffy rice or crusty bread, this skillet dinner promises a satisfying and wholesome meal that is sure to please even the most discerning palate. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a delightful vegetarian option, this Zucchini and Tomato Skillet Dinner is the perfect choice. So, gather your fresh ingredients, heat up your skillet, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the bounty of summer's harvest.

**Additional Recipes Featured in the Article:**

1. **Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Dill:** Crispy and golden on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside, these fritters are a delightful appetizer or snack. The combination of zucchini, feta cheese, and dill creates a burst of Mediterranean flavors in every bite.

2. **Zucchini and Corn Chowder:** This creamy and comforting chowder is packed with fresh zucchini, sweet corn, and tender potatoes. The addition of bacon and herbs adds depth of flavor, making this a hearty and satisfying meal for a chilly day.

3. **Zucchini and Tomato Pasta:** A simple yet delicious pasta dish that showcases the flavors of zucchini and tomatoes. The sauce is made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, tossed with al dente pasta and tender zucchini. Finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this pasta is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.

4. **Zucchini and Tomato Tart:** This savory tart features a flaky crust filled with a mixture of zucchini, tomatoes, and cheese. The tart is then baked until golden brown and bubbly, creating a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Perfect for a brunch, lunch, or light dinner, this tart is a crowd-pleaser.

5. **Zucchini and Tomato Relish:** This tangy and flavorful relish is a versatile condiment that can be used to add a pop of flavor to sandwiches, burgers, grilled meats, or as a topping for hot dogs. Made with fresh zucchini, tomatoes, onions, and vinegar, this relish is a delicious way to preserve the summer harvest.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO SKILLET DINNER



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Hearty brown rice and vegetables take the place of meat in this saucy one-dish dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into slices (2 cups)
1 can (15 oz) ready-to-serve creamy tomato soup with 30% less sodium
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in zucchini. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
  • Carefully stir in soup, water, pepper sauce and rice. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 13 to 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Stir in tomato. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 70 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

SKILLET ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES



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Zucchini, tomatoes, and onions team up in this easy vegetable side dish. This is an easy and tasty way to cook these garden fresh vegetables.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Dinner

Time 22m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon olive oil (or vegetable oil)
1/2 cup sliced green onion (or chopped sweet onion)
1 clove garlic (minced)
2 pounds zucchini (unpeeled, sliced 1/2-inch thick)
2 tablespoons tomato juice (or vegetable broth , chicken broth , or water)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 small bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tomatoes (peeled and each cut into 8 wedges)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until just tender. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer.
  • Add the sliced zucchini, the broth or tomato juice, sugar, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When the zucchini is tender, add the tomato wedges. Cover and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until hot.
  • Remove bay leaf and transfer the vegetables to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 282 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize 1 skillet (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ROASTED GARLIC ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES



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This is my husband's favorite way to eat up summer's 'never-ending' supply of zucchini and tomatoes. Goes great with grilled chicken or fish, or toss it with some cooked pasta. Grape or cherry tomatoes work well too.

Provided by SweetBasil

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 33m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 zucchini cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch half moons
2 cups quartered ripe tomatoes
½ onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Combine the zucchini, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
  • Place in preheated oven. Roast until vegetables are tender and slightly golden, about 18 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 165.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

DEBBIE'S ZUCCHINI SKILLET DINNER



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This is great to make when you have a bumper crop of zucchini; however fresh zucchini can be purchased year round. Easy, quick to make! Great with crusty bread and a salad.

Provided by ILDeb

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef chuck
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 small zucchini, cubed
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups seashell pasta
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef and garlic in skillet until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in zucchini, tomato sauce, oregano, and basil; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shell pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir pasta and whole tomatoes into zucchini mixture, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon. Continue to simmer until heated through, about 25 minutes more. Toss with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 960.7 mg, Sugar 12 g

TOMATO ZUCCHINI SQUASH SKILLET



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Fresh tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, and sweet onion are cooked in butter for a perfect summer side for grilled meats or for a nice warm winter warm-up, when you are wishing for a summer side.

Provided by Holly Shaw

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon salted butter, or more as needed
1 Vidalia onion, cut into bite-size pieces
2 zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
1 yellow squash, cut into bite-size pieces
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the melted butter until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the zucchini and yellow squash; cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Mix in the tomatoes and cook until they start to break down, about 5 more minutes. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 131.9 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

ZUCCHINI & TOMATO SKILLET



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Make and share this Zucchini & Tomato Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil.
  • Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, or just until fragrant. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn.
  • Add zucchini and toss to mix.
  • Add the tomato and oregano. Toss well to mix.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cover and cook 5 minutes or until the zucchini softens.
  • Add the salt & pepper and stir gently to mix.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.4, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 203.5, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 3.6

ZUCCHINI AND GROUND BEEF SKILLET



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This is my wife's favorite meal. A flavorful blend of ground beef, vegetables, and your favorite cheese. A true one-skillet meal that will satisfy your whole family!

Provided by rollman

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced white mushrooms
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
salt and ground white pepper to taste
4 medium zucchini
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Stir mushrooms, tomato sauce, olives, and garlic into the skillet. Crush stewed tomatoes into smaller pieces and add to the mixture. Season with salt and white pepper. Let simmer, uncovered, until liquid reduces, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Slice zucchini lengthwise; cut into 1/2-inch slices and add to the skillet. Cook, covered, until firm yet tender to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and cook, covered, until melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 133.1 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 41.8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 1308 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet: This will help ensure that the zucchini and tomatoes cook evenly and don't crowd the pan.
  • Add the zucchini and tomatoes in batches: This will help prevent them from steaming instead of browning.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: They should be tender-crisp, not mushy.
  • Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices as desired.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best enjoyed hot out of the skillet.

Conclusion:

This zucchini and tomato skillet dinner is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is packed with fresh vegetables and flavorful spices, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side dish, this dish is sure to be a hit.

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