Description
Quick, flavorful, and nutritious side, ready in under 15 minutes, perfect for adding color and nutrients to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil/butter)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or sliced thin
- ½ cup snap peas
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar or soy sauce (optional)
- Optional toppings: toasted nuts, seeds, fresh herbs, grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onion; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, carrot, snap peas, and mushrooms.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are tender but crisp.
- Season with salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar or soy sauce.
- Serve topped with nuts, seeds, herbs, or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
This recipe is versatile; use whatever vegetables you have on hand. For a heartier option, add protein like chicken or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sautéed vegetables, healthy side dish, quick recipe, vegan vegetables, colorful vegetables