Recipe Sauteed Zucchini with Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil

[Caribbean girl]

This recipe seems pretty simple and easy to prepare. It should make a good side dish.

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/sauteed-zucchini-with-cherry-tomatoes-garlic-and-basil-121812

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise then cut into half moon slices
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3⁄4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Method:

1. Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat; add the olive oil, swirling to coat the pan. Add zucchini; cook, stirring often, until slightly browned, about 2 minutes.
2. Add the garlic; cook, stirring, until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes; stir until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in the basil, salt and pepper to taste.

 

[Morning Glory]

A nice combination of ingredients. I like courgettes (zucchini) with tomatoes but I am not sure about cooking the zucchini for only 3 and a half minutes on medium high, particularly when cut as they are in the photo. They would be rather raw tasting I think.