Make Ahead

Silky Zucchini Tomato Medley

by:
July 21, 2023
5
1 Ratings
Photo by Fab
  • Prep time 10 minutes
  • Cook time 30 minutes
  • Serves 4
Author Notes

This is a recipe that I created years ago and it is a family favorite. I'm always tweaking it a bit but this version is the best of the bunch. No more tweaking needed here. It's a great side dish to accompany meat, chicken, or fish. It stores nicely in the refrigerator for three days if you have left overs. I hope you enjoy it and please reach out with comments. —Fab

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Ingredients
  • 2-3 Zucchini (about 1 lb) cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 1 Medium yellow onion, sliced
  • Salt
  • 3 Cloves of garlic, smashed
  • 8 ounces Whole cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup Dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Heat oil and butter in a large sauté pan that has a lid over medium-low. Add the onion and a ¼ teaspoon of salt to help it sweat. Cook stirring frequently for about 5 minutes until it starts to soften. Add garlic and cook for about 3 minutes more. Do not let the onions or garlic brown.
  2. Add the zucchini, tomatoes, sage, and oregano to the pan. Stir well to combine all the flavors. Cover the pan and let it cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes. Remove lid and give it a good stir. Simmer uncovered until the juices have reduced by a little more than half.
  3. Move veggies to create an open area in the center of the pan. Add the tomato paste and cook it alone in the center until it darkens a bit. Pour ¼ cup of dry white wine over the tomato paste and stir to create a sauce. Stir the sauce into the veggies until well coated. Let it simmer uncovered to reduce and thicken the sauce.
  4. Turn off the heat and finish with one tablespoon balsamic vinegar. Stir well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or room temperature. Left overs can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy! Let me know what you think.

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2 Reviews

Pat August 6, 2023
I loved this recipe. I couldn’t stop eating it and that was before it was off the stove.! The addition of the balsamic vinegar at the end is what made the dish especially delicious. I will never make my old boring zucchini recipe again. As a side note I did add a couple of teaspoons of salt at the end in order to season t for my taste. I’m looking forward to more of your recipes in the future.
Fab August 10, 2023
Thanks for the review, Pat. I'm glad you enjoyed the dish.