Description
A quick and easy recipe for simple sautéed vegetables featuring carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper, seasoned with herbs and finished with butter and fresh parsley for a flavorful, tender side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 carrots
- 1 zucchini
- 1 yellow squash
- 1/2 red bell pepper
Seasonings and Oil
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/8 tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Finishing Touches
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Peel and slice the carrots. Chop the zucchini and yellow squash into half-rounds. Slice the red bell pepper.
- Heat the skillet: Place a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the cooking oil and swirl to coat the surface evenly.
- Sauté the carrots: Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add remaining vegetables and seasonings: Add the bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, dried basil, oregano, and garlic powder to the skillet. Continue sautéing for 3 more minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften but are still crisp.
- Finish with butter and seasoning: Remove the skillet from heat. Add the butter and toss vegetables until melted and coated evenly. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, tasting and adjusting as needed.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the vegetables just before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a non-dairy margarine or additional cooking oil.
- Adjust herbs to preference, adding fresh herbs if available for a brighter flavor.
- Do not overcook to preserve vegetable texture and nutrients.
- Use a non-stick or well-seasoned skillet to prevent sticking.
- Can be served warm as a side dish to complement many main courses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
