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A colorful medley of fresh, chopped vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers ready for making a healthy vegetable sauté.

Healthy Sautéed Vegetables (The Only Recipe You'll Ever Need)

Learn how to make perfectly crisp and flavorful healthy sautéed vegetables with this easy, step-by-step guide. A versatile and quick side dish ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for any weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 125
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin
  • 1 head Broccoli Cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 Bell Pepper Any color, sliced
  • 2 Carrots Peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 Red Onion Sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt Or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Wok
  • 1 Chef's knife

Instructions
 

  1. Wash, dry, and chop all vegetables into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the olive oil. It should shimmer.
  3. Add the sliced carrots to the hot pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the broccoli florets, sliced bell pepper, and red onion to the skillet. Continue to cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for one more minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan! If your skillet is not large enough, cook the vegetables in two batches for the best texture.
Customize it! Feel free to use your favorite vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or snap peas.
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