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Sauteed Vegetables

Sautéed Vegetables Made Easy: Quick, Colorful & Delicious

Quick, flavorful, and healthy sautéed vegetables recipe that celebrates seasonal produce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 medium red onion can use yellow onion
  • 2 medium carrots can use parsnips
  • 1 medium red bell pepper substitute with any bell pepper
  • 1 cup broccoli florets can substitute with green beans
For the Medley
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets zucchini is a great alternative
  • 1 cup cremini mushrooms white button mushrooms can substitute
  • 1 medium zucchini can use yellow squash
For Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter use vegan butter or more olive oil for dairy-free option
  • 3 cloves garlic can use garlic powder, start with 1/2 teaspoon
  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley optional garnish; can substitute with cilantro or basil

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Sautéed Vegetables
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add 1 diced red onion and 2 sliced carrots; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Incorporate 1 diced red bell pepper and 1 cup of broccoli florets; cook for 6-8 minutes until broccoli is bright green.
  4. Add 1 cup of cauliflower florets, 1 cup of sliced cremini mushrooms, and 1 diced zucchini; cook for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, push vegetables to the sides, and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the center.
  6. Sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, then combine all vegetables and season with sea salt and black pepper.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect as a side for grilled chicken or tofu or served over pasta or quinoa for a main dish.

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