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Sautéed Vegetables with Herbs and Olive Oil

A healthy, crisp sautéed vegetable dish rich in colors and flavors, cooked with olive oil, garlic, and aromatic herbs.

27 min 4 servings 95 cal/serving Easy 5 views
Sautéed Vegetables with Herbs and Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. Blanching
    Place the broccoli florets and carrot sticks into a pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes, then drain and transfer directly into an ice bath to stop the cooking and preserve their bright color and crunch. · 2 min
  2. Sautéing the Garlic
    Heat the olive oil in a wide non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté quickly for 30 seconds until fragrant without letting it color. · 1 min
  3. Sautéing the Vegetables
    Add the sliced mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers to the pan and toss over high heat for 3 minutes until the edges begin to lightly brown. · 3 min
  4. Seasoning and Combining
    Drain the carrots and broccoli thoroughly and add them to the skillet, then season with salt, black pepper, and oregano, tossing continuously for 2 minutes to bring the flavors together. · 2 min
  5. Serving
    Remove the skillet from the heat, drizzle in the lemon juice, toss well, then transfer the vegetables to a serving platter and serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition / serving

95
cal
2.8
protein g
9.5
carbs g
5.5
fat g

Chef's tips

Be sure to use a very large skillet or wok over high heat to ensure the vegetables sear and brown nicely rather than steaming and boiling in accumulated moisture, which causes them to lose their delicious crispness.