Description
Elevate your vegetable game with this vibrant and nutritious sautéed vegetable dish that bursts with flavor. Perfect as a quick side for any meal, it’s customizable based on seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
- Bell Peppers (red, yellow, green)
- Broccoli (fresh florets or frozen)
- Carrots (baby carrots or parsnips)
- Onion (yellow or red, or shallots)
- Garlic (fresh minced or garlic powder)
- Olive Oil (extra virgin, or avocado/coconut oil)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Italian herbs (oregano or basil)
- Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Start by washing and chopping all your vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the bell peppers and carrots first, sautéing for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After the initial sauté, add the broccoli florets and continue to stir and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender yet still crisp.
- Season with salt, pepper, and any additional herbs or spices, tossing well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Once the vegetables are cooked to your liking, remove the skillet from heat and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Feel free to mix in seasonal vegetables like asparagus or snap peas. Consider batch cooking for leftovers and adding fresh herbs before serving for extra flavor.