Best 20 Vegetable Saute Recipes

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Vegetable sauté is a cooking technique that involves quickly cooking vegetables in a small amount of hot oil. This method preserves the vegetables’ vibrant colors, textures, and flavors, making it a healthy and delicious way to enjoy your favorite vegetables. With so many different types of vegetables to choose from, there are endless possibilities for creating delicious sautéed vegetable dishes. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy side dish or a hearty main course, you’re sure to find a vegetable sauté recipe that you’ll love.

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GARLIC VEGETABLE SAUTE



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This is a delicious mix of fresh vegetables and spices lightly pan-fried with butter and olive oil.

Provided by anna32182

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, minced
2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 shallot, sliced
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet; cook and stir garlic and jalapeno in hot skillet until softened, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, and shallot; continue to cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 179.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

BENIHANA VEGETABLE MIX SAUTE



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Make and share this Benihana Vegetable Mix Saute recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup sake (rice wine)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups carrots, sliced
1 cup onion, sliced
2 cups green beans or 2 cups broccoli
2 cups cauliflower or 2 cups cabbage
4 scallions, roughly chopped
8 ounces bean sprouts
15 fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
4 tablespoons light soy sauce
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Pour all Teriyaki sauce ingredients in a pan. Stir the mixture well.
  • Put the pan on low heat and simmer for a couple of minutes. Remove from the heat and cool the mixture.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan or flat grill until very hot and stir-fry the first four vegetables for 2 minutes.
  • Add spring onions, bean sprouts, and mushrooms and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients, seasonings, and Teriyaki Sauce and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Serve and enjoy.

SUMMER VEGETABLE SAUTE



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Fresh vegetables need little more than sauting in oil and tossing with basil to enhance their flavor. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium sweet red, orange or yellow pepper, julienned
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute vegetables in oil for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add crumbs and basil; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

VEGETABLE BARLEY SAUTE



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This wonderful side dish can easily be turned into a hearty entree by adding cooked chicken. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup unsalted cashews, optional

Steps:

  • Prepare barley according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine water, soy sauce and cornstarch until smooth; set aside. , In a large skillet or wok, saute garlic in oil for 15 seconds. Add carrots and beans; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add onions; stir-fry 1 minute longer. Stir soy sauce mixture; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Add barley; heat through. If desired, stir in cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BROWN RICE AND VEGETABLE SAUTE



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Make and share this Brown Rice and Vegetable Saute recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brooke the Cook in

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup quick-cooking brown rice
1 cup vegetable broth (any flavor broth will do)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cups broccoli florets
8 ounces baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Prepare rice as directed on box using broth of your choice.
  • Meanwhile over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and add onion. Saute for 3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add broccoli and cover for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add mushrooms and remaining ingredients to pan and saute until mushrooms release their juices, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Serve over brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.5, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 221, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 4.1

PARMESAN VEGETABLE SAUTE



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"I came up with this recipe one evening when I didn't have enough time to make pasta primavera," recalls Caroline Sperry in Shelby Township, Michigan. "It's a hearty veggie dish...and so savory and fun to toss around in a skillet!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, mushrooms, onions, garlic, salt and pepper in oil for 6-8 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in tomato. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SAUTE WITH LEMON-PARMESAN RICE



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The Lemon Parmesan Rice cooks while the chicken, tomatoes, and green beans simmer on the stove.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 skinless bone-in chicken breast half
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup grape tomatoes
3 to 4 ounces green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Lemon-Parmesan rice

Steps:

  • In a small nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour; shake off any excess. Place in skillet, and cook until lightly browned on one side, about 3 minutes.
  • Turn chicken breast, and add garlic, tomatoes, and 1/3 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Cover, and cook 12 minutes. Add beans and mint; cover, and cook until beans are crisp-tender and chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate, and spoon tomato mixture on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 g, Fat 12 g, Protein 57 g

PASTA AND VEGETABLE SAUTE



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A colorful and tasty presentation.

Provided by ANGCHICK

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
½ cup chopped green onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (5.5 ounce) can baby corn, drained
1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound uncooked pasta

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in large saucepan. Add onion, peppers and carrot and saute until onion is golden. Stir in the scallions and minced garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the baby corn, mushroom and seasonings and heat through.
  • Toss the cooked pasta with the vegetables and top with parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.4 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 187.5 mg, Sugar 5 g

FRESH VEGETABLE SAUTE



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This wonderful dish is definitely company worthy and was found on the Kraft Foods website. It is a very colorful dish that makes a great presentation for your next dinner party.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
1 cup diagonally sliced carrot
3/4 cup snow peas
3/4 cup sliced yellow squash
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup red pepper, strips
1/2 cup onion, wedges
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 package good seasons Italian salad dressing mix
salt and pepper, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat and add vegetables.
  • Cook and stir until crisp tender.
  • Stir in vinegar and salad dressing mix and cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Adjust seasoning as necessary by adding salt and pepper.

VEGETABLE CASHEW SAUTE



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A delicious combination of vegetables, cashews, and sauce served over whole wheat pasta.

Provided by DVDANDV

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat rotini pasta
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ cup dark sesame oil
3 cups chopped broccoli
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 cups chopped fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 cup shelled edamame (green soybeans)
¾ cup chopped unsalted cashew nuts

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar.
  • Heat the 1/4 cup sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, mushrooms, shelled edamame, and cashews. Mix in the sesame oil sauce. Cover skillet, and cook 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but crisp. Serve over the cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 489.6 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE SAUTE, CHINESE STYLE



Shrimp and Vegetable Saute, Chinese Style image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup chicken broth
Dried red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon each vegetable and sesame oil
1 cup seeded red bell peppers, cut into 1 inch squares
1 scallion, whites thinly sliced, greens, cut into rounds, kept separate
1 pound deveined peeled shrimp, halved
1 clove minced garlic
1 cup thawed frozen peas
1/4 cup each chiffonade of mint and basil leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk anchovy paste, soy sauce, sugar, broth and season with red pepper flakes. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable and sesame oils. Add peppers and scallion whites and stir fry or saute, stirring continuously for one minute. Add shrimp and saute for another minute. Add garlic and saute for 15 seconds until you get a good whiff of its aroma.
  • Add liquid ingredients and peas, half of mint and basil leaves and simmer for a minute or two just until the shrimp are cooked through and the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
  • Taste and season and transfer to a bowl; serve over rice, garnish with remaining mint, basil and green scallions rounds.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLE SAUTE



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This is sauteed first in frypan then finished off to bake in the oven to melt the cheese, just make certain that you have a large enough frypan for this, and use the large Italian sausages for this and remove the meat from the casings.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 -6 tablespoons oil
4 -5 Italian sausages, casings removed (or use as many sausages as desired)
2 cups eggplants, diced to about 1/2-inch
2 cups zucchini, cut into about 1-inch cubes
1 small green bell pepper, coarsley chopped (can use red in place or green or use both)
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 -2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained and chopped (or use diced tomatoed, drained)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and black pepper (or can use cayenne pepper)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick frypan or Dutch oven.
  • Add in the sausage meat and cook breaking up the meat with a spoon (this should take about 10-12 minutes)then remove the sausage to a bowl.
  • To the same skillet/pot add in the chopped eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, garlic, dried basil, chili flakes; saute for about 7-8 minutes or until just softened.
  • Add the cooked sausage meat back to the skillet or pot with the chopped drained tomatoes, parsley and black pepper (or cayenne if using) reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add in 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
  • Set oven to 350 degrees and butter a 8 x 8-inch baking dish (or larger).
  • Transfer the mixture to the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with about 1-1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the cheese melts and is bubbling.

MARTHA'S VEGETABLE SAUTE



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On her Harvest Show episode, Martha improvised this savory saute using vegetables from a studio audience full of farmers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables     Eggplant Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces, white and light green parts only
15 pods okra, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pieces
1 Japanese eggplant, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into 1-inch strips
1 purple bell pepper, preferably heirloom, ribs and seeds removed, cut into 1-inch strips
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cooked farro or brown rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions, okra, eggplant, and peppers; cook, stirring until vegetables have softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and basil; season with salt and pepper. Add 1/3 cup water and cover skillet; let cook until vegetables are tender about 2 minutes. Serve with farro or brown rice; drizzle with olive oil just before serving.

VEGETABLE MEDLEY SAUTE



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Make and share this Vegetable Medley Saute recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Peppers

Time 11m

Yield 1 side, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup broccoli floret
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 12 inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and cook carrots, red pepper, and broccoli stirring occasionally for 6 minutes or until tender crisp.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in parsley, heat through, and season with salt and pepper.

VEGETABLE SAUTE



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Chopped eggplant and mushrooms give a rich flavor and meaty texture to this Mediterranean-style vegetable dish. Serve it with some steamed or boiled rice for a well-balanced meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound eggplant, cut into 1-inch dice
1/2 pound white mushrooms, halved
Salt and pepper
1 pound zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
2 1/2 cups water
1 can tomato puree (14 1/2 ounces)
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons wine vinegar
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, eggplant, mushrooms, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until eggplant begins to brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, water, and tomato puree, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until eggplant is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in beans, vinegar, and parsley, and cook just until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 g, Fat 8 g, Protein 12 g

COLORFUL VEGETABLE SAUTE



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Make and share this Colorful Vegetable Saute recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jkoch960

Categories     Peppers

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned
2 medium green peppers, julienned
2 medium zucchini, julienned
4 medium carrots, julienned
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons cider vinegar or 4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute peppers, zucchini and carrots in oil for 5 minutes.
  • Add cabbage, salt and pepper; saute 1 minute longer.
  • Combine vinegar and water; pour over the vegetables. Saute 3 minutes more.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds; cook and stir for 1 minute.

COLORFUL VEGETABLE SAUTE



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This fresh-tasting mixture is so pretty and tasty-and a great way to enjoy your garden's bounty. A sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds adds a pleasant crunch to the savory saute. I love to cook and find that trying out new recipes for my large collection is one of my favorite "jobs"!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned
2 medium green peppers, julienned
2 medium zucchini, julienned
4 medium carrots, julienned
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the peppers, zucchini and carrots in oil for 5 minutes. Add the cabbage, salt and pepper; saute 1 minute longer. , In a small bowl combine vinegar and water; pour over the vegetables. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds; cook and stir 1 minute longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SAUTé OVER HERBED POLENTA TRIANGLES



Chicken and Vegetable Sauté Over Herbed Polenta Triangles image

Categories     Chicken     Vegetable     Sauté     Vinegar     Basil     Squash     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced onion
1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
6 small yellow crookneck squash, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 5 cups)
4 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide strips
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon (packed) brown sugar
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
Herbed Polenta Triangles

Steps:

  • Boil broth in small saucepan until reduced to 1 cup, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Combine fennel seeds and crushed red pepper in small bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté until golden and almost tender, about 4 minutes. Add squash and sauté until barely tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in half of fennel seed mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Place 3 tablespoons flour in medium bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat with flour; shake off excess. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir just until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Stir in remaining fennel seed mixture. Return vegetables to skillet. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.) Toss chicken and vegetables over medium-high heat until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in 1/4 cup basil.
  • Mix vinegar and brown sugar in small skillet. Mix butter with remaining 1 tablespoon flour in small bowl. Bring vinegar mixture to boil. Add reduced broth and bring to boil. Whisk in butter mixture. Boil until sauce thickens slightly, whisking constantly, about 1 minute. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange 2 polenta triangles on each of 4 plates. Spoon chicken mixture over polenta. Drizzle each with sauce. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup basil and serve.

SPICY VEGETABLE SAUTE



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This spicy-hot saute goes well with Jerk Pork Tenderloin or grilled chicken and beef.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 to 2 bell peppers, ribs and seeds discarded, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 carrot, thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/2 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 to 3 teaspoons hot-pepper sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Cook onion, bell pepper, carrot, and jalapeno until soft, about 4 minutes. Raise heat to high. Add vinegar, Worcestershire, hot-pepper sauce, sugar, and broth; cook to reduce by half, 6 to 8 minutes. Add cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g

BARLEY-VEGETABLE SAUTé



Barley-Vegetable Sauté image

This meatless main dish is a quick saute‚ of onions, bell pepper, corn and lima beans. A smaller serving size makes a great side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons butter or margarine
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium red or yellow bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 cups cooked barley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (16 ounces) frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen lima beans, thawed

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook onion, bell pepper and garlic in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp-tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 16 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your sauté is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Cut your vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you do, the vegetables will steam instead of sauté.
  • Use a high-quality oil. A good option is olive oil or avocado oil.
  • Season your vegetables liberally. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good choices.
  • Cook the vegetables until they are tender-crisp. You don't want them to be mushy.
  • Serve immediately. Sautéed vegetables are best enjoyed hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Sautéed vegetables are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With a little practice, you can easily master the art of sautéing vegetables and create delicious, nutritious meals that the whole family will love.

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