Paleo Sauteed Vegetables
Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Paleo Sautéed Vegetables recipe offers a nutrient-packed side dish that’s quick, easy, and perfectly balanced. Featuring an irresistible medley of fresh veggies—including crisp red bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, broccoli, and red onion—this recipe is sautéed to tender perfection in olive oil and seasoned with garlic, thyme, and a hint of lemon juice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this healthy dish is a gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30-friendly option that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or can be enjoyed as a light plant-based meal. Whether you’re embracing a Paleo lifestyle or simply looking for a wholesome vegetable dish, these sautéed veggies promise to deliver vibrant flavors and satisfying textures in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 zucchini
- 1 large carrot
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 small red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Start by preparing all your vegetables. Cut the red bell pepper and zucchini into thin slices, peel and julienne the carrot, cut the broccoli into small florets, and slice the red onion thinly.
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the red onion slices and cook for 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the carrot and broccoli florets to the skillet, stirring frequently for about 4-5 minutes.
Next, add the sliced zucchini and bell pepper, stirring occasionally. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until all the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Season the vegetables with sea salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme. Stir well to combine.
Before serving, drizzle the vegetables with lemon juice and give a final stir.
Serve the Paleo sautéed vegetables warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
513 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4474 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1368 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.
