Healthy Sautéed Vegetables: Quick Side Dish Recipe
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Servings
4
These Healthy Sautéed Vegetables include a combination of vegetables that complements other dishes. The vegetables are sautéed until crisp-tender and flavorful. These healthy vegetables are a good option for weeknight dinners. This dish is popular with home cooks because it is easy to make and quick, taking fewer than 20 minutes to prepare. These healthy vegetables can be served with grilled steak or salmon or as a lunch dish.
Ingredients
- •2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- •1 medium onion (chopped)
- •3 cloves garlic (minced)
- •1 cup carrots (sliced)
- •2 cups broccoli florets
- •1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- •1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- •1 medium zucchini (sliced)
- •1 tsp Italian seasoning
- •¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- •½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- •¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the olive oil and let it warm until it shimmers.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it starts to soften.
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Add the sliced carrots and broccoli florets to the skillet.
- 6
Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become crisp-tender.
- 7
Add the sliced bell peppers and zucchini to the pan.
- 8
Continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes, until all vegetables are tender but still have a slight crunch.
- 9
Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper over the vegetables.
- 10
Stir well to combine and cook for one final minute.
- 11
Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
125
Calories
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