Description
Healthy Sautéed Vegetables are a colorful, nutritious dish that combines fresh bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and onions, all sautéed with garlic in extra virgin olive oil. This quick and easy recipe offers a delightful burst of flavor while keeping your meals healthy. Perfect as a side dish or a vibrant addition to salads and grain bowls, these sautéed vegetables are sure to impress at any table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup baby bella or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh or dried herbs (e.g., thyme or basil)
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in bell peppers and zucchini; cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened but still crunchy.
- Add mushrooms; continue to sauté for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and herbs if desired; stir well and cook for an additional minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Variety
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg