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Gentle Sautéed Vegetables

This dish features colorful vegetables softly sautéed over medium heat, allowing their natural sugars to develop into a tender, caramelized edge with a slight bite. Main ingredients like bell peppers, carrots, and garlic are cooked in olive oil, resulting in a glossy, fragrant medley perfect for a quick, healthy side or light main. The final appearance is vibrant, tender, and slightly charred at the edges, with an aroma that invites you to dig in.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil good quality extra-virgin preferred
  • 2 carrots sliced into thin strips
  • 1 bell peppers sliced into thin strips
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste lemon juice optional for brightness

Equipment

  • Wide sauté pan
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Begin by heating a wide sauté pan over medium heat until it feels hot but not smoking, then add the olive oil, swirling to coat the surface evenly.
  2. Add the sliced carrots to the pan, spreading them out in an even layer. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to turn glossy and slightly tender.
  3. Next, toss in the sliced bell peppers and the minced garlic. Continue sautéing, stirring frequently, for another 4-5 minutes until the peppers soften and the garlic releases a fragrant aroma.
  4. Keep stirring as the vegetables develop a slight char at the edges and become tender yet retain some bite. If they start sticking or browning too quickly, lower the heat a bit.
  5. Season with a pinch of salt, then taste a piece to check for tenderness. If desired, squeeze a little lemon juice over the vegetables for a bright finish.
  6. Remove the pan from heat and let the vegetables rest for a minute, allowing flavors to deepen. Serve immediately, enjoying their glossy appearance and fragrant aroma.

Notes

Feel free to swap in other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms. For extra flavor, sprinkle fresh herbs like basil or thyme just before serving.