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garlic butter stir-fried vegetables

A quick, flavorful mix of crisp-tender vegetables tossed in rich garlic butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1 cup snap peas or green beans
Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest or juice
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Wash and chop all vegetables evenly.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add firm vegetables like carrots and broccoli and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
  4. Add bell peppers and snap peas and continue cooking for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Push vegetables to the sides and add butter and garlic to the center.
  6. Cook garlic for 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Stir vegetables to coat in garlic butter.
  8. Season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce if using.
  9. Turn off heat, add lemon zest or juice, and toss.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Use any combination of vegetables you have available. Adjust butter and garlic amounts to taste.