Delicious Lemon Pepper Vegetables
Bright, zesty, and bursting with flavor, this recipe for Delicious Lemon Pepper Vegetables is a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients! Tender-crisp broccoli florets, colorful carrots, red bell peppers, and zucchini are sautéed to perfection and infused with a tangy lemon pepper dressing made from fresh lemon juice, zest, and a hint of garlic. This quick and easy dish, ready in just 30 minutes, is perfect as a healthy side or a light vegetarian main. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Packed with vibrant flavors and nutrients, this lemon pepper vegetable medley is a must-try for your next meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 small Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Wash and prepare the vegetables: cut broccoli into bite-sized florets, slice carrots into thin rounds, slice the red bell pepper into strips, and cut the zucchini into half-moons.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Add the carrots to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the broccoli florets, red bell pepper, and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt.
Pour the lemon mixture over the cooked vegetables and toss well to combine.
Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the vegetables to absorb the flavors.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the vegetables to a serving dish.
Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and added freshness.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy as a standalone meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.1 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1136 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 201 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1342 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
