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Mediterranean-style sautéed vegetable medley

Mediterranean-style sautéed vegetable medley

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 122
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 bunch Asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium Zucchini sliced into half-moons
  • 1 medium Yellow squash sliced into half-moons
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Aromatics: Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Sauté: Add asparagus and cook for 3 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  4. Combine: Add zucchini and yellow squash. Sauté for an additional 5–6 minutes until edges are golden and veggies are crisp-tender.
  5. Finish: Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes until they just begin to soften.
  6. Season: Remove from heat. Stir in salt, pepper, lemon juice, and parsley. Serve warm.

Notes

  • The "Sizzle" Rule: Ensure the skillet is shimmering hot before adding vegetables. If you don't hear a loud sizzle, remove the veggies and wait another 30 seconds to prevent oil absorption and sogginess.
  • Uniform Slicing: Cut zucchini and squash into consistent 1/4-inch half-moons. This ensures they cook at the same rate as the asparagus spears.
  • Garlic Timing: Never add garlic at the start with the oil. Add it only 30 seconds before the first vegetable to prevent burning and bitterness.
  • Acid at the End: Always add lemon juice after removing the pan from heat. Cooking lemon juice can dull the vibrant green color of the asparagus and zucchini.
  • Salt Management: Use coarse sea salt or kosher salt. If substituting with table salt, reduce the measurement by half to avoid over-salting.
  • Meal Prep Tip: If prepping ahead, undercook the vegetables by 2 minutes. They will finish "cooking" during the reheating process, maintaining their crisp-tender texture.