Sauteed Vegetables Recipe (20 Minutes!)
Make this easy sautéed vegetables recipe in 20 minutes! Packed with flavor and nutrients. Great for any meal. Start cooking today!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 large red onion cut into 1-inch pieces, layers separated
- 2 medium carrots thinly sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper cut into strips
- 1 cup broccoli cut into medium florets
- 1 cup cauliflower cut into medium florets
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms sliced
- 1 medium zucchini sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the carrots and onions. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Add the bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, and zucchini. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally (stirring too often will prevent browning), until the vegetables are just barely crisp-tender and starting to brown. If you prefer crisp-tender zucchini, add it in the last 3 minutes of this step. Add a bit more oil if the pan gets very dry.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Push the veggies to the sides of the pan to make an open space in the center. Add the butter and let it melt. Add the minced garlic to the butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Once the garlic is aromatic and just starting to brown, stir everything together and remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently until the butter is absorbed into the veggies. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.