Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Healthy Sauteed Vegetables Recipe, a delightful medley that brings together a variety of colorful vegetables. Perfectly sautéed to retain their natural crunch and nutrients, these veggies provide a nutritious boost to any meal. Whether you’re looking for a quick side dish for a weeknight dinner or something impressive for entertaining guests, this recipe delivers on both taste and presentation. With just 25 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can whip up an enticing dish filled with garlic, fresh herbs, and seasonal produce that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or serve it alongside grilled chicken or turkey for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 cup of thinly sliced carrot rounds
- 1 pound of asparagus spears (woody ends removed, and cut into 1-inch segments)
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced into strips)
- 1 medium zucchini (cut into thin rounds)
- 8 ounces of fresh mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of powdered onion
- 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried Italian herb blend
- 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prep vegetables: Wash, dry, and cut all vegetables into uniform sizes.
- Heat skillet: In a large skillet, add olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté garlic: Add chopped garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook carrots: Toss in carrot rounds and stir for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add asparagus & zucchini: Incorporate asparagus and zucchini, stirring for another 3-5 minutes until vibrant green and tender-crisp.
- Add bell peppers & mushrooms: Stir in bell pepper strips and mushrooms; sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Season vegetables: Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, onion powder, red pepper flakes, Italian herbs, and smoked paprika; mix well.
- Finishing touches: Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, top with Parmesan cheese, and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg