Sautéed Vegetable Medley with Garlic and Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

A vibrant mix of seasonal vegetables sautéed with garlic and fresh thyme, highlighting local produce for a healthy and flavorful side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs zucchini, red bell pepper, yellow squash for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds zucchini
• 1 large, diced into 1/2-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds yellow squash
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium zucchini sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, 1 large red bell pepper diced into 1/2-inch pieces, and 1 medium yellow squash sliced into 1/4-inch rounds to the skillet. Stir frequently, cooking for 6-8 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp and edges begin to caramelize.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper over the vegetables. Stir to combine and cook for another 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the medley, tossing gently to brighten the flavors before serving warm.