Low Sodium Sauteed Vegetables

Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and heart-healthy recipe for Low Sodium Sautéed Vegetables. Bursting with flavor, this dish combines colorful strips of red and green bell peppers, tender zucchini, and fragrant red onion, lightly sautéed in olive oil with a touch of fresh garlic. A finishing touch of freshly chopped basil, parsley, and a squeeze of zesty lemon juice infuses every bite with freshness, while black pepper adds just the right amount of seasoning without the need for extra salt. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy side dish is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy wholesome, low sodium recipes that don’t skimp on taste. Serve alongside grilled chicken, fish, or enjoy as a light vegetarian main course for a nutritious addition to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 whole Red bell pepper
• 1 whole Green bell pepper
• 1 whole Zucchini
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all vegetables and herbs.

Step 2

Slice the red and green bell peppers into thin strips, discarding the seeds and stems.

Step 3

Cut the zucchini into thin half-moons by slicing the zucchini in half lengthwise, then slicing crosswise.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 6

Roughly chop the basil leaves and parsley.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Add the red onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until the onion is slightly softened and the garlic is fragrant.

Step 9

Add the bell peppers and zucchini to the skillet. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the olive oil.

Step 10

Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Step 11

Add the black pepper, basil, and parsley. Stir to combine well and cook for an additional minute.

Step 12

Remove from heat and drizzle lemon juice over the vegetables.

Step 13

Toss the vegetables to ensure the lemon juice is evenly distributed.

Step 14

Serve immediately as a healthy, low sodium side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(615.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	444.9

Total Fat 29.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1886.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 25.4g
Protein 6.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 116.9mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 1279.3mg	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: 58.3%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 35.8%