What can I make with zucchini and tomato?
Zucchini and Tomato deserves better than being boiled as a side. These recipes make zucchini and tomato the centre of the plate, and the notes below cover roasting temperature, pan space, and seasoning order.
12 recipes with zucchini and tomato
Zucchini Noodles
Spiralized zucchini tossed with pesto and cherry tomatoes.
American15m4
Ratatouille
Provencal stew of summer vegetables in tomato.
French60m6
Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)
Place freekeh in a small bowl and cover with cold water.
Algerian4Greek Village Salad (Horiatiki)
Tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, olives and a slab of feta with olive oil.
Mediterranean10m4
Greek Salad
Crisp cucumber, tomato, olives, and feta with oregano dressing.
Mediterranean10m2
Wedge Salad
Chilled iceberg wedge with creamy blue cheese and bacon.
American10m4Grilled Paneer and Vegetable Skewers
Quick and easy vegetarian skewers with paneer, zucchini, bell peppers, and scallions, flavored with cumin
Indian13m4Grilled Paneer and Zucchini
A quick and easy vegetarian dish perfect for a comforting meal
Indian13m2Classic Ham Sandwich
A simple yet satisfying sandwich filled with ham and served on toasted bread.
American15m2
Ground Beef Tacos
Classic American-style hard shell beef tacos.
Mexican20m4
Cobb Salad
Chopped salad with chicken, egg, avocado, bacon, and blue cheese.
American20m4Tabbouleh
Bright parsley and bulgur salad with lemon and mint.
Middle Eastern20m4
How to get the most flavour out of zucchini and tomato
- 1Cut into even pieces so everything finishes at the same moment.
- 2Roast at 425F on a preheated sheet pan for caramelised edges, or sear hard in a skillet if you want it fast.
- 3Do not crowd the pan; steam is the enemy of browning. Use two trays if you have to.
- 4Season in layers: salt before cooking, then acid and fat after, so the zucchini and tomato tastes finished rather than plain.
What goes well with zucchini and tomato
Zucchini and Tomato is at its best with olive oil, garlic, lemon, parmesan, chili flakes and flaky salt. Any two or three of those, plus zucchini and tomato, is already a dinner rather than an ingredient list.
Storing zucchini and tomato
Store zucchini and tomato unwashed - moisture is what causes rot. Leafy types last longest wrapped loosely in a towel inside a bag; roots prefer somewhere cool and dark, not the fridge door. Anything starting to soften is ideal for soups, stocks, and roasting.
Substituting zucchini and tomato
If you are out of zucchini and tomato, look for something that behaves the same way in the pan rather than something that tastes the same. Match the moisture level, the cooking time, and the richness, and adjust the liquid slightly if your substitute releases more water. When in doubt, describe what you actually have in the chat and Mr. Chef will rewrite the recipe around it.
Zucchini and Tomato recipes: common questions
- What can I make with zucchini and tomato and not much else?
- Plenty. With zucchini and tomato plus an onion, garlic, oil, and salt you already have the base of a skillet dinner, a soup, or a simple sauce. Add a starch - rice, pasta, bread, or potatoes - and it becomes a full meal. The recipes above are ordered so the ones needing the fewest extra items come first.
- What is the quickest zucchini and tomato recipe?
- Look for the entries above marked 20 minutes or less. As a rule, anything cut small and cooked in a hot pan beats anything roasted whole, and one-pan recipes save more time in cleanup than in cooking.
- Can I substitute zucchini and tomato?
- In most recipes yes, as long as the replacement plays a similar role - similar moisture, similar cooking time, similar richness. Swapping across roles (a watery vegetable for a starchy one, for instance) usually needs a change in liquid or cooking time too.
- How do I use up leftover zucchini and tomato?
- Fried rice, a frittata, a grain bowl, a soup, or a quesadilla will absorb almost any leftover zucchini and tomato without a recipe. If you want something specific, tell Mr. Chef exactly what is in the fridge and it will build a recipe around it.
- Are these zucchini and tomato recipes vegetarian-friendly?
- Many are, and the vegetarian and vegan collections filter the whole library down to recipes with no meat or no animal products at all. In the chat you can also say "vegan" or "no dairy" and every suggestion will respect it.