Sautéed Rainbow Vegetable Medley
A vibrant mix of colorful vegetables cooked to tender-crisp perfection with a bright citrus finish, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Category: Vegetarian
Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 2 medium, diced into 1/2-inch cubes zucchini
- 1, diced into 1/2-inch cubes red bell pepper
- 1, diced into 1/2-inch cubes yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes carrot
- 1 small, diced red onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced zucchini, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and carrots, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp and edges are lightly golden.
- Step 2: Add the diced red onion and minced garlic to the skillet, and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
- Step 3: Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 more minute until vegetables are evenly coated and flavors meld. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.