Description
Healthy Sautéed Vegetables are a vibrant and nutritious addition to any meal, ideal for quick weeknight dinners or impressive gatherings. This dish bursts with fresh flavors and colors, making it not only visually appealing but also incredibly versatile. Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, these sautéed vegetables can be enjoyed on their own or paired beautifully with proteins such as chicken or turkey. Customize the vegetable combination to suit your taste or seasonal availability, ensuring a delightful medley in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil/butter)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or sliced thin
- ½ cup snap peas
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon juice and balsamic vinegar or soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sliced onions; sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Incorporate bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, carrot, snap peas, and mushrooms; mix well.
- Season with salt and black pepper; cook for about 8–10 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Add optional lemon juice and balsamic vinegar or soy sauce during the last minute of cooking.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like toasted nuts or seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg