Fresh Vegetable Medley
Brighten up your plate with this vibrant and nutritious Fresh Vegetable Medley, a celebration of seasonal produce cooked to tender-crisp perfection. Bursting with the natural colors and flavors of carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell peppers, broccoli, and green beans, this healthy side dish is lightly sautéed in olive oil with aromatic garlic and fresh thyme. A squeeze of lemon juice adds a zesty finish, making it the perfect complement to any main course. Ready in just 25 minutes and seasoned simply with salt and black pepper, this versatile recipe is an easy way to enjoy farm-fresh goodness all year round. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts, this Fresh Vegetable Medley is as delicious as it is wholesome.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium carrot
- 1 large zucchini
- 1 medium yellow squash
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under cool running water.
Peel the carrots and cut them into thin slices.
Slice the zucchini and yellow squash into evenly sized half-moons.
Dice the red bell pepper into bite-size pieces.
Trim the green beans and cut them into 1-inch lengths.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the carrots, broccoli florets, and green beans to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Stir in the zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper. Continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until all the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Sprinkle the fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables. Stir well to combine.
Drizzle with lemon juice and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3870 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.4 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 281 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1945 mg | 41% | |
*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.
