Lemon Pepper Veggies
Brighten up your plate with the vibrant flavors of Lemon Pepper Veggies, a quick and healthy side dish bursting with fresh ingredients and zesty seasoning. This colorful medley features tender-crisp broccoli, sweet carrots, juicy red bell peppers, and subtly earthy yellow squash, all lightly sautéed in fragrant garlic and olive oil. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a sprinkle of lemon zest, and freshly ground black pepper elevate this dish with a tangy, peppery kick that's as refreshing as it is satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a colorful addition to any dinner spread. Garnish with parsley for a finishing touch and serve it alongside your favorite main course or enjoy it as a wholesome vegetarian option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 cup Carrots, sliced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Yellow squash, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and prepare all vegetables by chopping the broccoli into florets, slicing the carrots and yellow squash into rounds, and dicing the red bell pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Allow it to warm up for about 1 minute.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the broccoli, carrots, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the yellow squash and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to become tender but still slightly crisp.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the vegetables, then add the lemon zest, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own for a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1411 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1558 mg | 33% | |
*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.
