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Crispy-Edge Vegetable Sauté

This vegetable sauté features a medley of colorful produce cooked over high heat to develop crispy edges while remaining tender inside. Main ingredients like bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots are sliced thin and cooked quickly in oil, creating a delightful contrast of crunch and melt-in-the-mouth softness. The dish is finished with a squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs, highlighting the natural sweetness and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Bell pepper red, yellow, or orange: 1 large, sliced into ¼-inch strips
  • Zucchini: 2 small sliced into ¼-inch strips
  • Carrots: 2 large thinly sliced or julienned
  • Garlic: 2 cloves minced
  • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon from ½ lemon
  • Salt: ¼–½ teaspoon to taste
  • Black pepper: ¼ teaspoon to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Spatula or cooking spoon
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat skillet first, then add olive oil and warm briefly before adding vegetables.
  2. Add carrots and cook for 2–3 minutes
  3. Add bell peppers and zucchini
  4. Makes approximately 4 cups sautéed vegetables.
  5. Cook until vegetables are tender-crisp and lightly browned., stirring occasionally
  6. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds
  7. Season with salt and pepper
  8. Remove from heat and add lemon juice
  9. Toss gently and serve warm