California Mixed Vegetables

Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and nutritious California Mixed Vegetables recipe, a colorful medley of fresh broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, and red bell pepper sautéed to perfection. Infused with the aromatic flavors of garlic, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this quick and easy side dish is the epitome of healthy cooking made simple. With a perfect balance of tender-crisp textures and wholesome goodness, this versatile vegetable dish pairs beautifully with any main course. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or elegant dinner spreads alike. Embrace the freshness of California-style cuisine with this irresistibly flavorful and guilt-free delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 cup carrots, sliced into thin rounds
• 1 cup zucchini, sliced into half-moons
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prepare all vegetables. Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets, slice the carrots into thin rounds, slice the zucchini into half-moons, and slice the red bell pepper into thin strips.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to warm for about 30 seconds.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, ensuring it does not burn.

Step 4

Add the carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower to the pan. Stir everything to coat the vegetables in the oil and garlic.

Step 5

Pour in 3 tablespoons of water and cover the pan with a lid to steam the tougher vegetables for about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the lid and add the zucchini and red bell pepper. Continue to sauté for another 4-5 minutes until all the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Step 7

Sprinkle the salt and black pepper evenly over the vegetables and stir to combine.

Step 8

Drizzle the lemon juice over the cooked vegetables and stir gently to distribute the flavor.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the vegetables with chopped fresh parsley.

Step 10

Serve the California Mixed Vegetables warm as a side dish or pair with your favorite protein for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1106.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	529.8

Total Fat 29.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1487.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.8g	0%
Total Sugars 28.0g
Protein 17.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 293.5mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 2416.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.9%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 41.9%