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Sauteed Vegetables

By: Min Kwon | MJ and Hungryman
Learn the secrets to achieving perfectly sauteed vegetables, saying goodbye to mushy or undercooked, bland veggies.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large carrot, sliced thinly
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional

  • Butter
  • Lemon juice and/or zest
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions 

  • Cut all the vegetables into uniform size.
  • Add oil to a skillet or pan over medium-high heat and wait until the oil starts to shimmer.
  • Add the carrots and onions first. Cook, covered, for 3-4 minutes. Add the rest of the vegetables minus the zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. This should take about 6- 8 minutes. Add zucchini towards the last 3 minutes of finishing time.
  • Add Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and any optional flavorings. Stir everything together and remove from heat.

Notes

  • Don't overcrowd the pan. Use a large pan and make sure the vegetables aren't placed on top of each other, which will create steam, making them soggy. Cook in two batches, if needed.
  • If using vegetables with the longest cooking times, add them first to the pan and cover with a lid to help them cook faster.
  • Stir occasionally, not constantly. This will prevent the vegetables from browning properly.
  • You don't have to adhere strictly to the cooking times provided. Once the vegetables look done, taste it. If it's still too crunchy, cook a little longer.
  • Season your vegetables at the end, especially salt, as it draws out moisture from the vegetables, making them soggy.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4329IU | Vitamin C: 91mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
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