Healthy Sautéed Vegetables for Quick Weeknight Dinners
Healthy Sautéed Vegetables is a quick, colorful, and nutritious side dish featuring fresh seasonal vegetables, herbs, and light seasoning, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup snap peas, trimmed
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
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Wash and cut vegetables into even-sized pieces.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sauté onion and garlic 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add carrots and broccoli, cook 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
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Add bell peppers, zucchini, and snap peas; sauté 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
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Season with salt, pepper, and thyme/oregano; toss evenly.
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Remove from heat, add parsley and lemon juice, toss gently, and serve.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain crisp-tender texture. Customize with vegetables or protein as desired.