Great Sauteed Vegetables

Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and irresistibly flavorful recipe for Great Sautéed Vegetables! Bursting with color and nutrition, this dish features a medley of zucchini, yellow squash, red bell peppers, green beans, and carrots, all perfectly pan-seared in olive oil (and a hint of butter, if you choose) to achieve a tender-crisp texture. Aromatic garlic and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning infuse the vegetables with delightful Mediterranean flavors, while fresh parsley adds a touch of elegant garnish. Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as a stunning side for your favorite entrees. Perfectly seasoned and endlessly versatile, these sautéed vegetables are a healthy, delicious way to brighten up any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 medium yellow squash
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 cup green beans
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Slice the zucchini and yellow squash into thin rounds. Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, then slice it into strips. Trim the ends of the green beans. Peel the carrots and cut them into thin diagonal slices. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil and butter (if using) in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the carrots and green beans to the skillet first, as they take longer to cook. Stir and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 5

Add the zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir well to coat all the vegetables in the oil.

Step 6

Cook the vegetables for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become tender but still slightly crisp.

Step 7

Add the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning during the last minute of cooking. Stir to combine and cook just until the garlic becomes fragrant.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the sautéed vegetables to a serving dish.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy your Great Sautéed Vegetables!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	844.5 grams (844.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	611

Total Fat 41.70g	53%
Saturated Fat 12.20g	61%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.30g
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 4506mg	196%
Total Carbohydrate 55.10g	20%
Dietary Fiber 14.50g	52%
Total Sugars 34.60g
Protein 9.80g	20%

Vitamin D 7IU	35%
Calcium 214mg	16%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 1896mg	40%

*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: 59.1%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 34.7%