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Farmers Market Find: Sautéed Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini

August 2, 2021 By Patricia 52 Comments

Sautéed Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini was a result of my recent farmers market find! It’s fabulous as a simple side or as an appetizer. I served it with Italian bread to help scoop up every last bit.

Farmers Market Find: Sautéed Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini is a simple, seasonal side dish you'll love. Farmers Market Find: Sautéed Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini is a tasty dish for the summer.

You don’t want to miss out on this dish that includes some of the season’s fresh veggies. Sautéed Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini makes a flavorful side dish you’ll want to enjoy as much as possible while the summer is still here.

There’s no way to deny that summer is special. To me, summer means being outside and running around, hiking, picnicking, strolling through the park.

Farmers Market Find: Sautéed Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini is a simple yet flavorful side dish. Farmers Market Find: Sautéed Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini is lovely to serve as a side dish this season.

Those summer scenarios are ingrained in my mind, and when I was back in Ohio this summer, I did each of those things, and loved every minute of it!

What I especially loved was being able to hit the farmers markets and pick up such fabulous produce.

Farmers Market Find: Sautéed Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini is a perfect side dish for the season. Farmers Market Find: Sautéed Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini uses summer's veggies for this tasty side dish.

There’s just something special about the markets, especially when they’re set up in a vast green field with a beautiful blue sky above. Everyone is in a good mood. Sometimes there’s music, and there are usually always goodies to sample.

When I found these beautiful tomatoes and hot peppers at the market, I knew I wanted to make something with them (and it goes without saying that everyone was up to their ears in zucchini).

Farmers Market Find: Sautéed Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini is a simple yet flavorful side dish or appetizer for the summer. Farmers Market Find: Sautéed Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini is wonderful to serve as a side dish or appetizer this summer.

If you need a good use for your zucchini, try my Zucchini-Thyme Frittata for Two. You can always increase the quantity for the ingredients if you need to feed a few more people. 

My farmers market find resulted in this wonderful sautéed peppers, tomatoes & zucchini side dish.

Farmers Market Find: Sautéed Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini is what you need to make this summer for a flavorful side dish. Farmers Market Find: Sautéed Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini is a tasty side dish or appetizer for the season.

What’s your favorite farmers market find? In Ohio, another of my favorite finds was corn. Oh, wow! It’s amazing what you forget when it’s not in front of you. I used the delicious Ohio corn to make my Mexican Street Corn Salad —like, eight times (no joke). It’s a new family favorite! 

You could also use fresh corn to make these fun Cheesy Jalapeño & Corn Stuffed Sweet Pepper Poppers. They’re perfect fresh out of the oven.

Before the summer ends, get yourself to your favorite market to pick up what you need to make this Sautéed Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini side dish. You’ll really enjoy it!

Farmers Market Find: Sautéed Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini is a flavorful side dish or appetizer for the season. Farmers Market Find: Sautéed Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini is a side dish you'll love for the summer months.

Patricia Conte/Grab a Plate

Yields Serves 4-6

Farmers Market Find: Sautéed Peppers, Tomatoes & Zucchini
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, cut into thin strips
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 yellow Hungarian wax peppers or banana peppers, seeds and membrane removed, cut into thick strips
  • 2 big handfuls of cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 extra large zucchini, cut into rounds, then quartered
  • Salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to season
  • Crunchy Italian-style bread to serve with
  • Olive oil to drizzle

Instructions

  1. Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they begin to soften.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the peppers and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt and black pepper to season. Cook, tossing occasionally, for a few minutes.
  3. Add the zucchini and stir to combine the ingredients. Cook for several minutes, tossing occasionally, until the zucchini begin to soften and the tomatoes are soft and juicy.
  4. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl. Season with a bit more salt and black pepper, if needed, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Serve warm or at room temperature with crunchy bread. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil if desired.
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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free, Lunch, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizers, farmers market, sautéed vegetables, Side dish, starters, vegan dishes, vegetarian dishes

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Comments

  1. Denay DeGuzman says

    August 8, 2018 at 9:36 am

    This summer I've been lucky enough to enjoy beautiful zucchini grown and shared from my friend's garden. I used a lovely large one to make this yummy sauteed peppers and tomatoes zucchini recipe. It was so delicious!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:47 pm

      How lucky you are! I hope you enjoy this dish, Denay -- thank you!
      Reply
  2. Rachel Cossette says

    August 8, 2018 at 9:40 am

    That looks so good and perfect for summer!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:47 pm

      Thank you, Rachel! For sure!
      Reply
  3. Jennifer Maune says

    August 8, 2018 at 11:44 am

    Sounds like a delicious combination of veggies! & It looks so pretty! -Jennifer https://maunelegacy.com
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:47 pm

      Thanks so much, Jennifer!
      Reply
  4. Des says

    August 8, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    Now I can't wait to go to the farmer's market!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:46 pm

      And you have such fabulous goodies there!
      Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    August 8, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    This looks amazing! I love using vegetables fresh from the field! What a great treat!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:46 pm

      I'm with you, Jennifer! Thank you :)
      Reply
  6. Aish Padihari says

    August 8, 2018 at 3:32 pm

    This looks really delicious and fresh and this is something I can lunch on everyday.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:46 pm

      Thank you, Aish! Oh, yes, for sure!
      Reply
  7. Amanda says

    August 8, 2018 at 5:50 pm

    This looks so tasty I cannot wait to try it !!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:46 pm

      Thanks, Amanda! Enjoy!
      Reply
  8. Luci says

    August 8, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    This is so delicious. This will be perfect for a side dish, I know my family would eat it up.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:45 pm

      Thank you, Luci! Oh! That's awesome!
      Reply
  9. Kimberly says

    August 8, 2018 at 8:56 pm

    I have lots of zucchini in my garden and know exactly how to use the next batch! :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:45 pm

      Ah, yes, for sure!! :) Thanks, Kimberly!
      Reply
  10. Fran says

    August 9, 2018 at 7:05 am

    Beating the market! Amazing what you can pick and the inspiration you find there! Nice recipe! Looking so good!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:45 pm

      Isn't that the truth! Thanks so much, Fran!
      Reply
  11. Krystin says

    August 9, 2018 at 8:20 am

    I really need to go to the farmers market this summer, everything you picked up looks SO good!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:44 pm

      Oh, for sure! Thanks so much, Krystin!
      Reply
  12. Savannah says

    August 9, 2018 at 9:45 am

    This looks incredible! I recently made a ratatouille dish with some farmers market finds. Perfect for summer!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:43 pm

      Thanks, Savannah! It's really similar to ratatouille, right?
      Reply
  13. Krista says

    August 9, 2018 at 10:57 am

    This all looks so refreshing! I have to try it!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:43 pm

      Thanks, Krista! I hope you do, and enjoy!
      Reply
  14. Alex says

    August 9, 2018 at 11:32 am

    Farmers Market goodies are the best and I love zucchini and squash more than anything during the summer!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:43 pm

      I'm with you, Alex! Thanks a bunch!
      Reply
  15. Rachel says

    August 9, 2018 at 11:34 am

    Yum! I haven't been to a farmers market in ages but I think it's time to find one :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:42 pm

      Thanks, Rachel! Oh, for sure -- especially before the summer officially ends!
      Reply
  16. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

    August 9, 2018 at 12:42 pm

    I love this! Such a great way to eat those veggies! Looks so refreshing!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:42 pm

      Thanks, Sandra! Oh, for sure!
      Reply
  17. Kristen Jones says

    August 9, 2018 at 3:04 pm

    This looks and sounds AMAZING! We have a local farm stand we love to get fresh produce from. I definitely need to try this out! I love veggies in the summertime.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:41 pm

      Thanks so much, Kristen! I hope you pick up a bunch of goodies and give it a try!
      Reply
  18. Beth says

    August 9, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    This looks delicious! My in-laws used to always have an amazing garden, and we loved all the fresh produce that would give us. I need to start going to a Farmer's Market to get really fresh produce again.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:41 pm

      Thanks, Beth! There's nothing better than your own garden (or someone close to you with a garden)! I hope you give this dish a try!
      Reply
  19. Ashley Welborn says

    August 9, 2018 at 5:16 pm

    I love a good veggie mix! This looks delicious! Definitely adding to my recipe roundup!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:40 pm

      Thanks, Ashley! I hope you enjoy it!
      Reply
  20. Natalie says

    August 9, 2018 at 6:25 pm

    Yummm I love zucchini ! Your zucchini frittata sounds so good too !!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:31 pm

      Thanks, Natalie! I hope you give 'em both a try! :)
      Reply
  21. Christa says

    August 9, 2018 at 8:19 pm

    I try to go to the farmers market every Saturday. This looks like such a delicious and summery dish. I can’t wait to try it!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks so much, Christa! Enjoy!
      Reply
  22. Ashley says

    August 10, 2018 at 5:25 am

    I adore farmer's markets for the fresh produce and supporting local businesses! This recipe looks absolutely delish and refreshing!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:30 pm

      You bet, Ashley! So many goodies to choose from, too. Thanks so much!
      Reply
  23. Kara says

    August 10, 2018 at 9:42 am

    YUM! I love farmers markets. They always have the most fresh and delicious foods.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      Oh, for sure! So many great options! Thanks, Kara!
      Reply
  24. Melissa says

    August 10, 2018 at 10:39 am

    That looks delicious and amazing! I'm such a fan of zucchini and love sauteeing them and grilling them this time of year!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      Thanks so much, Melissa! I know -- it's the best in the summer!
      Reply
  25. Amy says

    August 12, 2018 at 9:53 pm

    Looks like it was a great trip to the market!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 13, 2018 at 9:17 pm

      For sure, it was! Thanks, Amy!
      Reply
  26. emman damian says

    August 16, 2018 at 1:22 am

    Wow! It looks so yummy and tasty! I would like to do this recipe on weekends.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      August 27, 2018 at 4:23 pm

      Thanks, Emman! I hope you try it soon and enjoy!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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