Description
Healthy Sautéed Vegetables are a quick and easy side dish packed with fresh zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli, and onions. This simple stovetop vegetable recipe is perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, and healthy eating. Ready in under 20 minutes, these sautéed mixed vegetables are flavorful, low calorie, and naturally gluten free.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 medium zucchini sliced
1 medium yellow squash sliced
1 small red onion sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
2. Add broccoli florets and sliced red onion. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
4. Stir in minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Remove from heat and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Toss gently and serve warm.
Notes
Use a large skillet to avoid overcrowding so the vegetables sauté instead of steam.
Cut vegetables into similar sizes to ensure even cooking.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg