Name: Quick Sautéed Mediterranean Vegetables
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 1 green bell pepper, cored and diced; 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced; 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved for garnish; 2 teaspoons dried Italian herb blend, or more to taste; Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

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Quick Mediterranean Vegetables

Aug 25, 2025
by Adrienne Streich
- 5.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

20 mins
COOK TIME

10 mins
TOTAL TIME

30 mins
SERVING

2 People
VIEWS

3

A vibrant medley of Mediterranean vegetables, kissed with fragrant herbs and a touch of the sun. This quick and easy side dish celebrates fresh flavors and textures, perfect for complementing any meal. Customize it with your favorite seasonal vegetables for a truly personalized experience.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

1 green bell pepper, cored and diced

1 red bell pepper, cored and diced

1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved for garnish

2 teaspoons dried Italian herb blend, or more to taste

Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

19 g
Fiber

6 g
Protein

3 g
Saturated Fat

1 g
Sodium

127 mg
Sugar

8 g
Fat

7 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

02

Step

8 mins

Add the sliced carrots, diced bell peppers, and thinly sliced fennel to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 8-10 minutes.

03

Step

1 mins

Season generously with Italian herbs, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Adjust seasonings to your preference. (1 minutes)

04

Step

1 mins

Serve immediately, garnished with fresh fennel fronds. Enjoy the bright flavors of the Mediterranean! (1 minutes)

For a deeper flavor, try roasting the vegetables instead of sautéing them. Toss them with olive oil, herbs, and seasoning, then roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
Consider adding a splash of balsamic vinegar or lemon juice at the end for a bright, acidic finish.
Cherry tomatoes, zucchini, or eggplant would be delicious additions to this vegetable medley. Feel free to experiment with your favorite seasonal produce.

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