Description
This Healthy Sauteed Vegetables Recipe is a colorful and flavorful dish that combines a variety of nutritious vegetables with aromatic herbs and spices. The vegetables are sauteed to perfection, creating a delicious and satisfying side dish or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup of thinly sliced carrot rounds
- 1 pound of asparagus spears, woody ends removed, and cut into 1-inch segments
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into strips
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into thin rounds
- 8 ounces of fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced (both green and white parts)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of powdered onion
- 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried Italian herb blend
- 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables: Clean, chop, and slice all the vegetables as instructed.
- Saute the garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and saute the garlic until fragrant.
- Add vegetables: Add carrots, asparagus, bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, and green onions to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Season and finish: Stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, powdered onion, black pepper, red pepper flakes, Italian herbs, and smoked paprika. Cook for another minute. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is versatile, feel free to add or substitute your favorite vegetables.
- You can serve these sauteed vegetables as a side dish, over rice or pasta, or as a topping for grilled protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Healthy recipe, sauteed vegetables, vegetarian dish, easy side dish