Elegant Zucchini and Tomatoes Recipe
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Elegant Zucchini and Tomatoes

By: DOUGGEE 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (29)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon
  • 8 small zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetable mixture to a serving bowl. Top with crumbled blue cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 73 | Total Fat: 4.6g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2003 by JERRIP   view full review
I have been making this for 40 years. Not quite the same recipe however. I use one can of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by BEETHOVENS6TH   view full review
This an excellent recipe. One point though, be careful not to over cook or vegatables will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2007 by Julia Mickelson   view full review
This recipe is fabulous! I added a splash of balsalmic vinegar when adding the tomatoes and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2006 by epicuremom   view full review
try this with gorgonzola and fire roasted tomatoes.........
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2003 by LindaT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I really liked this. I made a couple of changes based upon what was in the fridge. I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by DON GUILLERMO   view full review
Very tasty. I used fresh basil and soy bacon cooked on the side
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by GRAMMY001   view full review
This is an excellent recipie. My whole family enjoyed it. Thanks.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by jharris   view full review
Very bland and watery. Not enough seasoning or flavor. Good idea, but needs a lot of expanding.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2010 by Kristen B. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow, we loved this recipe! In fact, it's probably one of my favorite ones off of this site. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by Sugar8184   view full review
This is a delicious recipe! Great way to use local fresh veggies. I made as written other than...

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