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Sautéed Vegetables

Sautéed Vegetables That Elevate Any Meal with Color and Flavor

This Sautéed Vegetables recipe offers vibrant colors and flavors, perfect for elevating any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Sauté
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil or avocado oil/butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 small Onion thinly sliced
For the Veggies
  • 1 Bell pepper sliced
  • 1 Zucchini half-moon slices
  • 1 cup Broccoli florets
  • 1 medium Carrot julienned
  • ½ cup Snap peas
  • ½ cup Mushrooms sliced
Seasoning and Extras
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice optional
  • 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar or soy sauce optional
  • Optional toppings Toasted nuts, seeds, fresh herbs, or grated Parmesan

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Vegetables: Start by washing, peeling, and chopping your chosen vegetables into uniform pieces, ensuring even cooking.
  2. Heat Pan: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Drizzle in 1-2 tbsp of olive oil until it shimmers.
  3. Cook Aromatics: Add minced garlic and sliced onions, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and onions are translucent.
  4. Add Harder Vegetables: Add julienned carrots and broccoli florets, stir frequently and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add Softer Vegetables: Add sliced bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, and snap peas, sauté for an additional 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
  6. Season: Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste. Optionally, drizzle lemon juice or balsamic vinegar and toss gently to combine.
  7. Finish & Serve: Toss vegetables well, garnish with optional toppings, and serve while still vibrant and flavorful.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chop vegetables into similar sizes for even cooking. Preheat oil before adding vegetables to prevent sogginess.

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