Best 11 Zucchini And Tomatoes With Mint Recipes

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Zucchini and tomatoes are two summer vegetables that are at their peak flavor right now. They're both versatile ingredients that can be used in a variety of dishes, but one of our favorites is a simple sauté with mint. This dish is easy to make and packed with flavor, and it's a great way to use up any extra zucchini and tomatoes you have on hand.

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

PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND MINT



Pasta with Zucchini and Mint image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
12 ounces medium pasta shells
1 thick slice day-old country bread, torn into pieces
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Freshly ground pepper
4 ounces pancetta, diced
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve about 1 1/4 cups cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, pulse the bread in a food processor to make coarse crumbs. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toss until toasted, 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon mint, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Wipe out the skillet and return to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the pancetta. Cook until the pancetta is crisp around the edges, about 2 minutes. Add the red onion and cook until it starts softening, about 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high, add the zucchini and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned around the edges, about 2 minutes. Add 3/4 cup of the reserved cooking water and cook until the zucchini is tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the pasta to the skillet. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil on top and toss, adding the remaining cooking water as needed to loosen. Remove the skillet from the heat; add the cheese and the remaining 1 tablespoon mint and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Top with the seasoned breadcrumbs.

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

RICE NOODLES WITH ZUCCHINI, TOMATOES AND FRESH MINT



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Zucchini remains in the farmers' markets into the fall. Even if you can't find fresh tomatoes, you can make this easy pasta with canned tomatoes. The days may be cooler now, but the dish will remind you of summer.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 40m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 garlic cloves (to taste), minced
1 pound zucchini, cut in 1/4-inch dice
1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded* and cut in 1/4-inch dice, or 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, partially drained
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
7 to 8 ounces thin rice sticks
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan or pecorino or crumbled feta (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, place the rice sticks in a large bowl, and cover with hot water. Let sit 20 minutes, until pliable. Drain and cut the noodles in half, into roughly 6- to 8-inch lengths, with kitchen scissors.
  • While the rice sticks are soaking, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet, and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds, and add the zucchini. Cook, stirring, until the zucchini begins to soften and the skin becomes bright green, about three minutes. Add the tomatoes with juice and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring often, for 6 to 10 minutes until the zucchini is tender and the tomatoes have begun to break down. Remove from the heat, taste and adjust seasonings, and set aside.
  • When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the rice sticks. Boil one minute and drain. Toss with the zucchini and tomato mixture, the remaining olive oil and the mint. Serve, passing the cheese for people to sprinkle on at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 299, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 683 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES WITH MINT



Zucchini and Tomatoes with Mint image

Categories     Onion     Tomato     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Mint     Zucchini     Vegan     Capers     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, quartered, then thinly sliced crosswise
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 (14- to 15-oz) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons bottled capers, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. 3Stir in tomatoes with juice, capers, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Add zucchini and cook, covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is just tender, about 15 minutes. Remove lid, then boil, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in mint.

ZUCCHINI AND SUMAC FRITTERS WITH TOMATO AND MINT SALSA



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These fritters could be served as appetizers, as a side dish or as one of several vegetarian dishes. It's the closest recipe I've found for some delicious zucchini fritters I ate and loved some years ago, though I'm pretty sure that they didn't have sumac in them, and sumac adds a lot of flavour. When I inquired after the recipe at the time, the Greek woman who'd made them she named the key ingredients but was very dismissive of them. I felt as if to her it was if I'd asked how to make something as simple as say a basic bread and butter sandwich with a slice of cheese in it! This recipe is from the Australian Women's Weekly's 'fresh food fast: delicious no fuss healthy recipes'. Australian brown onions are what Americans call yellow onions. Sumac, if you've not used it is defined (in the same recipe book) as "a purple-red astringent spice ground from berries that grow on shrubs that flourish wild around the Mediterranean; has a tart, lemony flavour. Found in Middle-Eastern food stores. Substitute: 1/8 teaspoon five-spice plus 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper plus 1/8 teaspoon all spice equals 3/4 teaspoon sumac". I've found that I can purchase it readily from more upmarket supermarkets and European delicatessens.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Onions

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium zucchini, coarsely grated
1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups stale breadcrumbs, processed
3 eggs
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sumac
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped
1/4 cup of fresh mint, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Squeeze the excess liquid from the zucchini using absorbent paper until it is as dry as possible or literally squeeze-dry a handful at a time in your hand; combine the zucchini in a medium-sized bowl with the onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, oregano and sumac.
  • Heat the oil in a large, preferably non-stick pan; drop rounded tablespoons of the zucchini mixture in batches, into the pan; cook until browned on both sides and cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, combine the tomato and mint in a small bowl; serve the fritters with the tomato and mint salad, accompanied by yoghurt.

ELEGANT ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES



Elegant Zucchini and Tomatoes image

This is a quick and easy vegetable dish my mother made frequently, using vegetables fresh from our garden. Almost any type of cheese can be substituted if your family doesn't care for blue cheese.

Provided by DOUGGEE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices bacon
8 small zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 pinch salt
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
⅛ teaspoon dried basil
ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Crumble, and return to pan. Add zucchini, onion, and salt to the bacon; cook, stirring frequently, until zucchini is tender-crisp. Add tomato wedges, basil, and ground black pepper; heat, stirring gently, until tomatoes are warm.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetable mixture to a serving bowl. Top with crumbled blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 130.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

MINTED CHERRY TOMATOES AND ZUCCHINI



Minted Cherry Tomatoes and Zucchini image

Categories     Tomato     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Mint     Zucchini     Summer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a skillet sauté the zucchini in the butter over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until it is just tender. Add the tomatoes, cook the mixture, shaking the skillet, for 1 minute, or until the tomatoes are heated through, and stir in the mint and salt and pepper to taste.

MARINATED ZUCCHINI WITH MINT



Marinated Zucchini with Mint image

This side goes well with Lamb, Tomato, and Mint Kebabs or lamb chops.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. On two large rimmed baking sheets, toss zucchini with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until zucchini are tender and undersides are browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • On a serving plate, sprinkle zucchini with minced garlic and drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and white-wine vinegar. Let stand 1 hour (or refrigerate, up to overnight; bring to room temperature before serving). To serve, sprinkle with torn mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

SPAGHETTI WITH ZUCCHINI AND MINT



Spaghetti With Zucchini And Mint image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Salt to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 or 4 small zucchini, about a pound, washed, trimmed and cut into slices 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 eggs
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 pound spaghetti, linguine or other long pasta
1/2 cup roughly chopped mint, parsley or basil

Steps:

  • Salt a large pot of water, and bring it to a boil over high heat. Put the olive oil into a 10- or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. A minute later, add the zucchini, and cook, stirring only occasionally, until very tender and lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with a little salt and a lot of pepper.
  • Beat the eggs and 1/2 cup of the cheese together. Add the pasta to the boiling water, and cook until it is tender but firm. When it is done, drain it, and combine it immediately with the egg-and-cheese mixture, tossing until the egg is cooked. Add the zucchini, and toss again. Taste, and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Toss in the herb, and serve immediately, passing the remaining cheese at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 677, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 695 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TO DIE FOR ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES !!!!



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OK this is sooooooooo Good. I could eat this 3 times a night and not get sick of it. Zesty and spicy and very tasty.The tomatoes really add to the flavor

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large fresh zucchini
1 can tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 clove garlic, minced
low-fat parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, with parsley seasoning (Lowrey's)
fresh basil
fresh oregano
salt and pepper
pam butter-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • Chop finely the onion.
  • Slice the zucchini (not to thick).
  • Saute the zucchini with the onion, garlic.
  • Add all your seasonings.
  • Saute this for a few minutes in a pan sprayed with butter pam.
  • Do not saute too long as you do not want the zucchini soft.
  • Add the tomatoes and simmer few minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve on plates adding parmesan cheese on top.

DOUBLE-TOMATO PASTA SALAD



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For full-spectrum tomato flavor, this pasta salad pairs fresh tomatoes with sun-dried tomatoes. The sun-dried tomato oil and the water that's released from salted tomatoes serve as a built-in dressing. Nuts and herbs add crunch and freshness, but you should feel free to add more embellishments right before serving, like mozzarella or shaved Parmesan, white beans or chickpeas, sardines or another tinned fish, or briny condiments like capers or olives.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, pastas, salads and dressings, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (7- to 8-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
1 1/2 cups raw pine nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts or almonds, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound long or twirly noodles, like linguine or fusilli
2 pounds ripe tomatoes
Lemon juice or red wine vinegar, to taste
2 cups torn basil, mint, dill or arugula leaves, or a combination

Steps:

  • Holding back the sun-dried tomatoes with your fingers, drain the oil from the jar into a large pot. Coarsely chop the sun-dried tomatoes and add them to the pot, along with the nuts and olive oil. Set over medium-low and cook, stirring often, until the nuts are toasted, 5 to 6 minutes. Scrape into a large bowl (reserve the pot), then stir in the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  • Fill the reserved pot with water (no need to wash) and bring to a boil. Season water with salt, add the pasta and cook until just past al dente. (The pasta will not cook further in the sauce.) Drain the pasta.
  • While the water is coming to a boil, coarsely chop the ripe tomatoes. Add to the sun-dried tomato mixture, season with 1 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. (Tomato mixture can be made up to 2 hours ahead.)
  • Add the drained pasta to the tomato mixture and stir to combine. Let sit until room temperature, about 15 minutes or up to 2 hours. Pasta salad will keep up to 3 days if refrigerated.
  • When ready to eat, taste the pasta salad. If flavors are muted, add salt and lemon juice or red wine vinegar. If it's too sweet, add black pepper and lemon juice or red wine vinegar. Stir in the greens and eat.

Tips:

  • To ensure the best flavor, use ripe, in-season zucchini and tomatoes.
  • If your tomatoes are not very juicy, you can add a little bit of water or broth to the pan.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms.
  • If you don't have fresh mint, you can use dried mint instead. Just be sure to use half the amount, as dried mint is more concentrated.
  • Serve this dish with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, pasta, or bread.

Conclusion:

This zucchini and tomatoes with mint is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is packed with fresh, flavorful ingredients and is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you have some fresh zucchini and tomatoes on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try.

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