Description
A vibrant and healthy Sautéed Vegetables recipe featuring a colorful medley of fresh carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, asparagus, mushrooms, and onions, all seasoned with herbs and spices and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. This quick and easy side dish is perfect for any meal and packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- ½ onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 zucchini squash (halved and sliced)
- 1 yellow squash (halved and sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced and cut into thirds)
- 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 cloves)
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon minced thyme
- ½ teaspoon minced oregano
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and sauté initial vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan set over medium-high heat. Add the sliced carrots and thinly sliced onions and sauté for 4 minutes to start softening and bringing out their natural sweetness.
- Add butter and remaining vegetables: Add the unsalted butter to the pan. Once the butter has melted, add the zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, asparagus, mushrooms, and minced garlic. Season the mixture with salt, ground black pepper, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, minced thyme, and minced oregano. Toss everything well to combine and evenly coat the vegetables with the seasonings.
- Cook until tender: Continue to cook the vegetables for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they reach a tender but crisp texture, allowing the flavors to meld while keeping a nice bite.
- Finish with Parmesan cheese: Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese on top of the vegetables just before serving to add a rich, savory finish.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the butter and Parmesan cheese or substitute with vegan alternatives.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially the crushed red pepper flakes, for more or less heat.
- Serve as a side dish with grilled meats, fish, or over rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Use fresh herbs if possible for brighter flavor, but dried can be substituted if needed.
- Ensure vegetables are cut uniformly to promote even cooking.
