Quick & Healthy Sautéed Vegetables
Quick, healthy sautéed vegetables including broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, and red onion, flavored with garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 cups broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and onions; sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add carrots and broccoli; sauté 3–4 minutes.
- Add bell peppers and zucchini; cook 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add thyme, salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes; toss well.
- Drizzle lemon juice over vegetables and toss.
- Remove from heat; garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan; use seasonal vegetable variations; can add chickpeas or tofu for protein.
Find it online: https://freshforkedd.com/quick-healthy-sauteed-vegetables/