Description
Experience the delightful crunch and vibrant flavors of this Healthy Sauteed Vegetables Recipe, perfect for any meal. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up a colorful medley of fresh vegetables that not only looks stunning on your plate but is also packed with essential nutrients. This dish is versatile enough to accompany any protein or grain, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep. With a zesty kick from lemon juice and a hint of spices, these sautéed veggies are sure to please everyone at the table—especially the kids!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 cup carrot rounds
- 1 pound asparagus (cut into 1-inch segments)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- sea salt
- black pepper
- powdered onion
- crushed red pepper flakes
- Italian herbs
- smoked paprika
Instructions
- Wash and cut all vegetables uniformly for even cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add carrot rounds and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Incorporate asparagus and zucchini; stir-fry for another 3–5 minutes until vibrant green.
- Mix in bell peppers and mushrooms; sauté for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Season with sea salt, black pepper, powdered onion, crushed red pepper flakes, Italian herbs, and smoked paprika; stir to combine.
- Remove from heat; drizzle with lemon juice and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg