Description
This Simple Sautéed Vegetables recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a colorful, healthy side dish. Featuring carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper lightly sautéed with herbs and butter, it offers vibrant flavors and a tender-crisp texture perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 carrots
- 1 zucchini
- 1 yellow squash
- 1/2 red bell pepper
Seasonings & Fats
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Peel and slice the carrots into even pieces. Chop the zucchini and yellow squash into half-rounds. Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips.
- Heat Skillet: Place a skillet over medium-high heat and allow it to get very hot. Add the cooking oil and swirl to coat the surface evenly.
- Sauté Carrots: Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes, allowing them to begin softening while retaining crunch.
- Add Remaining Vegetables and Herbs: Add the bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, dried basil, dried oregano, and garlic powder to the skillet. Continue sautéing for another 3 minutes until the vegetables just begin to soften but remain crisp.
- Finish with Butter and Seasoning: Remove the skillet from heat. Add the butter and toss the vegetables until the butter melts and coats them evenly. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the vegetables just before serving for a fresh burst of flavor and color.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with extra cooking oil or a plant-based butter alternative.
- To add more flavor, consider adding minced garlic or a splash of lemon juice after cooking.
- Adjust the cooking time slightly if you prefer softer or crunchier vegetables.
- Use fresh herbs if available for more vibrant flavor instead of dried.
- This dish pairs well with grilled proteins or grains like rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
