Flavorful Mediterranean Sauteed Vegetables

"This recipe fixed my day. Might fix yours too!" Perfectly caramelized zucchini, vibrant bell peppers, red onion wedges, and burst cherry tomatoes sauteed in garlic and extra virgin olive oil, finished with crumbled feta and fresh herbs. Ready in under 15 minutes!

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How to Make It (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Prep & Slice the Vegetables

Slice zucchini into 1/2-inch rounds, cut bell peppers into strips, and cut the red onion into thin wedges. Keep cherry tomatoes whole.

Chopped zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on a cutting board

Step 2: Sear Peppers & Onions

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers and red onion first. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender and slightly charred.

Bell peppers and red onions sauteing in olive oil in a skillet

Step 3: Add Zucchini & Blister Tomatoes

Add zucchini rounds and cherry tomatoes. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes until tomato skins blister.

Adding zucchini slices and cherry tomatoes to the skillet

Step 4: Add Garlic & Lemon Juice

Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice.

Adding minced garlic and lemon juice to sauteed Mediterranean vegetables

Step 5: Garnish with Feta & Parsley

Transfer to a dish and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot!

Mediterranean sauteed vegetables garnished with feta cheese and parsley
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Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Servings: 4 Net Carbs: 8g Calories: ~160

Ingredients

  • 2 Medium Zucchini (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (sliced into strips)
  • 1 Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper (sliced into strips)
  • 1 Large Red Onion (sliced into thin wedges)
  • 1 Cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes (whole)
  • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (or dried oregano)
  • Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 Cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice

Instructions

  1. Prep all vegetables as instructed above.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and red onion; cook 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add zucchini, cherry tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Add garlic for 1 minute, remove from heat, and drizzle with lemon juice.
  5. Garnish with crumbled feta and chopped fresh parsley before serving.