Garlic is an excellent food for supporting circulation and cardiovascular health. The bulb has wide-ranging benefits that include supporting healthy circulation and blood pressure, maintaining cholesterol levels already within a normal range, providing antioxidant protection, and enhancing immune system function. To work garlic into your daily diet, try this delicious and fast recipe that combines garlic, zucchini, grape tomatoes, olive oil and sea salt.
Heat olive oil over low to medium heat, making sure to coat pan. Add sliced zucchini, then layer with chopped garlic, distributing evenly. Sauté for 2-4 minutes.
Add grape or cherry tomatoes. Sauté for an additional 2-4 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked but still firm.
Start to finish: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 box grape or cherry tomatoes (approximately 30 tomatoes)
- 8 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sea salt to taste
Heat olive oil over low to medium heat, making sure to coat pan. Add sliced zucchini, then layer with chopped garlic, distributing evenly. Sauté for 2-4 minutes. Add grape or cherry tomatoes. Sauté for an additional 2-4 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked but still firm. Serve with salmon, on top of quinoa or enjoy as a healthy side.
