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Healthy Vegetable Side Dish

20-Minute Healthy Vegetable Side Dish That’s Addictively Good


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  • Author: Mery Johnston
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and healthy vegetable side dish, perfect for any meal. The mix of broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, green beans, and asparagus is sautéed in garlic butter for a flavorful and nutritious option.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed
  • 1 cup asparagus, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. Add broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, green beans, and asparagus. Cook for 4–5 minutes until just tender. Drain well.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
  4. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the cooked vegetables to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can use frozen vegetables if fresh ones aren’t available.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: International

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg