Description
A quick and delicious Garlic Butter Stir-Fried Vegetables recipe featuring a colorful mix of broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper, zucchini, and snap peas sautéed in fragrant garlic butter. Perfect as a healthy side dish or served over rice or noodles, this easy stovetop dish is packed with flavor and vibrant textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 cup snap peas or green beans
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Cooking Fats and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Chopped parsley or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat fats and garlic: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until melted and sizzling. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, but not browned.
- Cook firmer vegetables: Add broccoli, cauliflower, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add remaining vegetables: Add sliced zucchini and snap peas. Continue stir-frying for another 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Season and finish: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add soy sauce and lemon juice if using, stirring well to coat all vegetables. Cook for an additional 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped parsley or sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm as a side dish or over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Feel free to swap in seasonal vegetables such as mushrooms, carrots, or cabbage for variety.
- To add protein, stir in cubed tofu or cooked chicken during the last minute of cooking.
- Adjust stir-frying time depending on your preference for vegetable tenderness—cook less for crispier veggies.
- This dish can easily be made vegan by substituting butter with additional olive oil or a plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
