Fresh Vegetable Skillet Dinner
Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this Fresh Vegetable Skillet Dinner is the perfect quick and healthy meal that’s packed with nutrient-rich ingredients. Featuring a medley of sautéed bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach, this one-pan wonder comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner. Seasoned with fragrant dried herbs like oregano and basil, this dish can be customized with optional extras such as cooked quinoa for added protein or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for a touch of indulgence. Whether served as a standalone vegetarian entrée or as a wholesome side dish, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for those seeking easy skillet dinners, fresh vegetable recipes, or healthy meal inspiration!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (optional), grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the chopped bell peppers and zucchini, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil. Stir well to combine.
Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften slightly.
If using cooked quinoa, stir it into the skillet at this point and heat through for 2 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat.
Optional: Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve warm as a standalone dish or as a side. Enjoy your healthy and delicious Fresh Vegetable Skillet Dinner!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.8 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.7 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 4297 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.3 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 72.1 g | 144% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1574 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2175 mg | 46% | |
*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.
