Healthy Sautéed Vegetables – Quick, Flavorful & Nutritious Side is a colorful mix of crisp-tender vegetables lightly cooked in olive oil with garlic and lemon for a fresh, balanced side dish.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
1 cup broccoli florets
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
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Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
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Slice peppers, zucchini, carrot, and onion evenly and cut broccoli into small florets.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
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Add carrots and broccoli and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add onion and bell peppers and cook for another 3 minutes.
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Stir in zucchini and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
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Season with salt and black pepper.
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Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.