Broccoli and Sweet Peppers

Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and healthy *Broccoli and Sweet Peppers* recipe, a quick and colorful side dish loaded with flavor and nutrition! Tender-crisp broccoli florets and sweet slices of red and yellow bell peppers are sautéed with fragrant garlic in olive oil, then finished with a zesty splash of fresh lemon juice. With a hint of optional red chili flakes for a touch of heat, this 20-minute dish strikes the perfect balance of savory and fresh. Perfect as a standalone vegetable medley, or as a topping for rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain, this recipe is a fantastic way to incorporate more veggies into your meals. Ideal for busy weeknights, this dish is both quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, making it an all-around crowd-pleaser for health-conscious foodies!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 1 large Yellow bell pepper
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.

Step 2

Slice the red and yellow bell peppers into thin strips.

Step 3

Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

Step 6

Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet and continue to sauté for another 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 8

Season with salt, ground black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the vegetables.

Step 10

Serve hot as a side dish or as a topping for rice or quinoa.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	817.7 grams (817.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	472

Total Fat 29.10g	37%
Saturated Fat 4.60g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1298mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 46.20g	17%
Dietary Fiber 14.70g	53%
Total Sugars 10.00g
Protein 17.60g	35%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 214mg	16%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 904mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.6%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 35.7%