Description
Healthy sautéed vegetables are a delicious way to enjoy the season’s freshest produce while adding a burst of color and flavor to your meals. This simple recipe features a medley of bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and green beans tossed in olive oil and garlic, creating an irresistible side dish that pairs well with any entrée. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or as a vibrant addition to gatherings, these veggies are both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, sliced)
- 1 cup zucchini (sliced)
- 1 cup carrots (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup green beans (trimmed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables: slice bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots; trim green beans.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and green beans to the skillet; season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté for about five minutes until veggies begin to soften but retain some crunch.
- Stir occasionally; cook for an additional seven minutes until tender yet vibrant.
- Serve immediately, drizzling with more olive oil or sprinkling fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg