Description
A colorful and flavorful mixed vegetable sauté, perfect as a side dish or light meal, inspired by family traditions.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup lean protein (chicken, tofu, or shrimp)
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prep your veggies by washing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss in chopped vegetables, starting with carrots and bell peppers, and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate the lean protein and cook until thoroughly cooked.
- Stir in fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the dish just before serving.
- Serve hot over whole grains or as a standalone meal.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables and protein options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetable sauté, low calorie, healthy cooking, family recipe, easy recipes