Tapas-Style Seasonal Vegetable Medley with House-Infused Olive Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

A delicate tapas dish featuring a medley of seasonal vegetables sautéed and finished with fragrant house-infused olive oil. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 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 150 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 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds yellow squash
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 4 tbsp house-infused olive oil
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp house-infused olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium sliced zucchini, 1 medium diced red bell pepper, and 1 medium sliced yellow squash to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but still vibrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until tomatoes soften slightly.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and drizzle with remaining 2 tbsp house-infused olive oil and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve warm or at room temperature as a flavorful tapas dish.