
vegetables and subtle spices
Ingredients:
- Assorted vegetables (such as carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.), washed and chopped
- Olive oil or any other cooking oil of your choice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Onion powder (optional)
- Paprika (optional)
- Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and chop your vegetables into bite-sized pieces. You can choose any combination of vegetables you prefer.
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil or your preferred cooking oil.
- Once the oil is heated, add the chopped vegetables to the pan.
- Stir-fry the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes or until they are tender but still crisp.
- Season with Spices:
- Add salt and black pepper to taste. Be cautious with the amount of salt as you can always add more later.
- Optionally, sprinkle some garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika for added flavor. Use these spices sparingly to maintain the subtlety of the dish.
- Combine and Cook:
- Stir the vegetables well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Serve:
- Once the vegetables are cooked to your desired tenderness and seasoned to taste, remove the pan from the heat.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley for added freshness and color.
- Enjoy:
- Serve the vegetables as a side dish alongside your favorite protein or grains.
- You can also enjoy them as a standalone dish or add them to salads, wraps, or pasta dishes.