Lemon Pepper Veggies

Brighten up your plate with the vibrant flavors of Lemon Pepper Veggies, a quick and healthy side dish bursting with fresh ingredients and zesty seasoning. This colorful medley features tender-crisp broccoli, sweet carrots, juicy red bell peppers, and subtly earthy yellow squash, all lightly sautéed in fragrant garlic and olive oil. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a sprinkle of lemon zest, and freshly ground black pepper elevate this dish with a tangy, peppery kick that's as refreshing as it is satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a colorful addition to any dinner spread. Garnish with parsley for a finishing touch and serve it alongside your favorite main course or enjoy it as a wholesome vegetarian option.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 cup Carrots, sliced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Yellow squash, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prepare all vegetables by chopping the broccoli into florets, slicing the carrots and yellow squash into rounds, and dicing the red bell pepper.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Allow it to warm up for about 1 minute.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 4

Add the broccoli, carrots, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Stir in the yellow squash and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to become tender but still slightly crisp.

Step 6

Drizzle the lemon juice over the vegetables, then add the lemon zest, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own for a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(786.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	480.6

Total Fat 29.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1411.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 23.1g
Protein 12.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 229.6mg	0%
Iron 4.5mg	0%
Potassium 1557.8mg	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: 50.7%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 39.4%