Savory Squash Red Pepper Medley
Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Savory Squash Red Pepper Medley is a simple yet stunning dish that celebrates the best of fresh vegetables. Featuring tender zucchini, yellow squash, sweet red bell peppers, and caramelized onions infused with garlic, thyme, and a hint of paprika, this sautéed veggie blend is a perfect combination of savory and sweet. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick and versatile recipe that works beautifully as a vibrant side dish or a wholesome topping for rice or quinoa. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this one-skillet wonder is as nutritious as it is delicious, making it a go-to for healthy weeknight cooking or entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 medium yellow squash
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and pat dry all vegetables.
Trim the ends of the zucchini and yellow squash and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Core and remove seeds from the red bell peppers, then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion.
Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring to prevent burning.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell peppers to the pan.
Sprinkle in the fresh thyme leaves, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Toss everything together until evenly coated with the seasonings.
Cook the medley for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but still have a slight bite.
Remove the pan from heat and garnish the vegetable medley with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm as a side dish or over rice or quinoa for a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
730 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.2 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4936 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.1 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 2536 mg | 54% | |
*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.
