Heart-Healthy Mixed Vegetable Medley

Bright, colorful, and packed with nutrients, this Heart-Healthy Mixed Vegetable Medley is the ultimate side dish for clean eating and wellness enthusiasts. Featuring an irresistible blend of red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, and red onion, this recipe is sautéed to perfection in heart-friendly olive oil and infused with fragrant garlic, thyme, and basil. Simmered lightly in low-sodium vegetable broth, it maintains a balance of tender-crisp textures and bold, herbaceous flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy vegetable medley is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a flavorful addition to your meal prep routine. Whether served warm as a standalone side or paired with your favorite lean protein, it's a wholesome, low-calorie option that's as delicious as it is nourishing.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium zucchini
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large carrot
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon basil leaves
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all vegetables thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or residues.

Step 2

Slice the red and yellow bell peppers into strips, about half an inch wide.

Step 3

Cut the zucchini into half-moons, approximately a quarter-inch thick.

Step 4

Chop broccoli into florets if not pre-cut, then slice the carrot into thin rounds.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 7

Add the red onion and garlic to the skillet, sautéing them for about 2 minutes until they are fragrant but not browned.

Step 8

Add the bell peppers and carrot slices to the skillet, cooking them for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Stir in the zucchini and broccoli, and continue to cook for another 4 minutes.

Step 10

Pour the low-sodium vegetable broth into the skillet, stir briefly to combine, and allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, or until all vegetables reach desired tenderness.

Step 11

Sprinkle the thyme and basil leaves over the vegetables, then season with ground black pepper.

Step 12

Give everything a good stir to distribute the herbs throughout the medley.

Step 13

Remove the skillet from heat and let the medley rest for 1 minute before serving.

Step 14

Serve the Heart-Healthy Mixed Vegetable Medley warm as a side dish or a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(977.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	522.0

Total Fat 29.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2040.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 25.7g
Protein 13.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 194.2mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 1479.8mg	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: 48.3%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 42.1%