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Zucchini pieces in a hot sauce on a white plate with side of whole tomato , on a wooden table.
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Zucchini Slices in Spicy Tomato Sauce

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Zucchini slices in spicy tomato sauce. A simple plant-forward dish with bold flavor and fresh Mediterranean character.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 zucchini sliced
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in chopped tomatoes.
  4. Add chili flakes and paprika.
  5. Cook until tomatoes soften into a sauce.
  6. Add zucchini slices to the pan.
  7. Stir gently to coat with sauce.
  8. Simmer until zucchini becomes tender.
  9. Season with salt and black pepper.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 435mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1197IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg

Notes

• Do not overcook zucchini to keep texture balanced
• Adjust chili flakes to preferred spice level
• Serve with bread or rice if desired

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