Linda’s Italian Tomato Medley

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Linda's Italian Tomato Medley is a savory and healthy side dish

by The Chefin Side

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

Sugar

Fat

Linda's Italian Tomato Medley is a savory and healthy side dish that is perfect for any meal. This easy-to-prepare recipe combines diced tomatoes, zucchini, and a blend of spices to create a flavorful and nutritious dish that complements any main course. With its low calorie count and high nutritional value, this dish is a great way to add some healthy goodness to your diet. Plus, it's vegan and gluten-free, so it's suitable for almost anyone!

Instructions

1.	In a large pan, cook the onions until they are translucent, about 5 minutes.
2.	Add the zucchini to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
3.	Add the diced tomatoes and their juice and mix well.
4.	Add the cilantro, cumin, and Tony Chachere's seasoning, and stir until everything is mixed together.
5.	Cover the pan and let everything simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6.	If desired, add the butter and stir until melted.

PROS

Linda’s Italian Tomato Medley is a delicious and easy-to-prepare side dish that is packed with flavor.

The dish is low in calories and fat and is a good source of vitamin C and fiber.

CONS

If you are not a fan of zucchini or cilantro, this dish might not be for you.

Since it is a tomato-based dish, it can be a bit acidic for some palates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Linda’s Italian Tomato Medley is a healthy and nutritious side dish that is low in calories and fat.
The dish is a good source of vitamin C and fiber, which helps to promote good digestion and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Tomatoes are also a great source of lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to reducing the risk of certain types of cancer.

	2 cans diced tomatoes with juice
	1 large onion , chopped
	2 zucchini , 8-inch , cut into 1/3-inch slices
	1/2 teaspoon cilantro
	1/4 teaspoon cumin
	1/4 teaspoon tony chachere 's more spice seasoning
	salt and pepper
	1 tablespoon butter ( optional )