An appealing vegetable trio - asparagus, zucchini or summer squash, and red bell peppers - is enlivened by a wine-scented sauté. This colorful veggie side dish is perfect for embellishing everyday meals as well as spring holiday dinners. Photos by Rachael Braun.
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Asparagus, Squash, and Red Bell Pepper Sauté
An appealing vegetable trio — asparagus, zucchini or summer squash, and red bell peppers — is enlivened by a wine-scented sauté.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup dry white wine or water or vegetable broth
- 2 medium red bell peppers cut into short strips
- 2 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash halved lengthwise and sliced ¼ inch thick
- 8 ounces slender asparagus bottoms trimmed and cut into 1 ½-inch lengths
- 2 scallions thinly sliced, optional
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a wide skillet or steep-sided stir-fry pan. Add the garlic and sauté over low heat until golden.
- Add the wine, bell peppers, squash, asparagus, and optional scallions.
- Sauté over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until all the vegetables are tender-crisp to your liking, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Nutrition (Estimate per Serving)
Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 353mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1698IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories: 88; Total fat: 4g; Protein: 6g; Carbs: 6g; Sodium: 135 mg
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