Paleo Sauteed Vegetables

Brighten up your plate with these vibrant and nutrient-packed Paleo Sautéed Vegetables—a quick and easy side dish perfect for any meal! Combining the natural sweetness of red bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and red onions with the earthy flavors of broccoli and fresh thyme, this recipe is a celebration of wholesome, garden-fresh goodness. Cooked in heart-healthy olive oil and finished with a zesty squeeze of lemon juice, these vegetables are seasoned simply with sea salt and black pepper to let their natural flavors shine. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and Paleo-friendly dish is perfect for pairing with grilled proteins or enjoying on its own. Healthy eating has never looked or tasted this delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 zucchini
• 1 large carrot
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 small red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing all your vegetables. Cut the red bell pepper and zucchini into thin slices, peel and julienne the carrot, cut the broccoli into small florets, and slice the red onion thinly.

Step 2

Mince the garlic cloves finely.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the red onion slices and cook for 2 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 6

Add the carrot and broccoli florets to the skillet, stirring frequently for about 4-5 minutes.

Step 7

Next, add the sliced zucchini and bell pepper, stirring occasionally. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until all the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 8

Season the vegetables with sea salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme. Stir well to combine.

Step 9

Before serving, drizzle the vegetables with lemon juice and give a final stir.

Step 10

Serve the Paleo sautéed vegetables warm as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(784.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	512.9

Total Fat 29.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4474.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g	0%
Total Sugars 36.5g
Protein 10.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 164.5mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 1367.7mg	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: 50.3%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 42.1%