Oven-Roasted Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic

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Crisp-tender zucchini and sweet cherry tomatoes roasted until caramelized, finished with fresh garlic and herbs for a simple vegetable side. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs Zucchini, Cherry tomatoes, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 18 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Slice zucchini into 1/4-inch half-moons and arrange on a sheet pan with cherry tomatoes.
  2. Step 2: Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; toss to coat.
  3. Step 3: Roast 15-18 minutes until zucchini is tender and tomatoes blister, then remove from oven.
  4. Step 4: Toss with 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil and remaining 1 tbsp olive oil until combined.

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