Best 6 Spring Vegetable Saute Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with a vibrant spring vegetable sauté, a symphony of flavors and colors that celebrates the bounty of the season. This versatile dish features an enticing array of fresh vegetables, each contributing its unique texture and taste. Crisp asparagus, tender sugar snap peas, colorful bell peppers, and earthy mushrooms come together in a harmonious blend, complemented by a zesty lemon-herb dressing. Served as a delightful side dish or a light main course, this sauté is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With variations that cater to different dietary preferences, including vegan and gluten-free options, this spring vegetable sauté is a culinary delight that caters to all. Embrace the freshness of the season and embark on a culinary journey with this vibrant and flavorful dish.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN GREEN SPRING VEGETABLES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 pound French string beans (haricots verts), ends removed
Kosher salt
1/4 pound sugar snap peas, ends and strings removed
1/4 pound asparagus, ends removed
1/2 pound broccolini, ends removed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon good olive oil
3 large shallots, sliced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for 1 minute only. Lift the beans from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve and immerse them in a bowl of ice water. Add the snap peas to the same boiling water and cook for 1 minute, until al dente, adding them to the ice water and the beans. Cut the asparagus into 2-inch lengths diagonally and cook in the boiling water for 2 minutes, and add to the ice water. Cut the broccolini in half, boil for 1 minute, and add to the ice water. When all the vegetables in the water are cold, drain well.
  • When ready to serve, heat the butter and oil in a very large saute pan or large pot. Saute the shallots over medium heat for 5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned. Add the drained vegetables to the shallots with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper and toss. Cook just until the vegetables are heated through. Serve hot.

SAUTEED SPRING VEGETABLES



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Yellow squash, green asparagus and red onion help usher in the flavors of springtime. For an Asian flavor twist, substitute soy sauce for the balsamic vinegar (reducing the salt due to the soy sauce). Use red pepper flakes for a little added heat. -Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium yellow summer squash, sliced
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges
1 cup green pepper strips
1/2 cup sweet red pepper strips
MARINADE:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place the vegetables in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the marinade ingredients. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour., In a large skillet, saute vegetable mixture in batches for 3-6 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAUTEED SPRING VEGETABLES



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These vegetables are used as a bed for Salmon with Warm Passion-Fruit Vinaigrette, but would also be good as a side dish with grilled meat or on their own as a warm salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt
6 ounces carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1-inch-long pieces
6 ounces beans (wax and/or green), trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch-long pieces
6 ounces asparagus (green and/or white), tough ends trimmed, cut diagonally into 1-inch-long pieces
6 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed, strings removed, and cut diagonally into 1-inch-long pieces
6 ounces cherry tomatoes (yellow and/or orange), cut in half
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn in half

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt and carrots; cook 2 minutes. Add beans, asparagus, and sugar snap peas; cook until tender but still crisp, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer vegetables to a large bowl of ice water to cool. Drain again.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add blanched vegetables, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Raise heat to medium high; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, add basil, and toss to combine.

SPRING VEGETABLE SAUTé



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Categories     Bean     Mushroom     Onion     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Mint     Asparagus     Spring     Sugar Snap Pea     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb fresh or 2 oz dried morel mushrooms (preferably small)
2 lb fresh fava beans, shelled (2 cups)
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 lb thin asparagus, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 lb sugar snap peas, trimmed
4 bunches scallions (white and pale green parts only), trimmed and cut into 2 1/2-inch lengths
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • If using dried morels, soak in warm water to cover 30 minutes. Agitate fresh or dried morels in water to dislodge grit, then lift from water, squeezing out excess, and pat dry with paper towels. Whether using fresh or dried, leave small morels whole and halve or quarter larger ones.
  • Cook beans in a 4-quart saucepan of boiling salted water 3 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon or skimmer to a colander and rinse under cold water. Peel skins from beans with your fingers. (Keep water simmering, covered.)
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté morels, stirring, until tender, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let stand, covered.
  • Return water in saucepan to a boil, then cook asparagus, sugar snaps, and scallions until crisp-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Add beans and immediately drain well in colander. Add vegetables and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to morels and toss to combine. Stir in mint and salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

SPRING VEGETABLE SAUTE



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Serve this colorful vegetable side dish with our Herb-Crsuted Leg of Lamb.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lemons, juiced, lemon halves reserved
6 baby artichokes (12 ounces)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, cut in half
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon olive oil
16 white pearl onions
24 baby carrots, stems trimmed to 3/4 inch
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
12 scallions, white and light-green parts only, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
3 ounces haricots verts or thin green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a medium bowl with water and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; set aside. With a knife, remove all but 1/2 inch stem from artichokes. Cut off sharp tips; remove tough outer leaves, trimming down to yellow inner leaves. Quarter artichokes lengthwise. If they have tough purple chokes, remove with a spoon. Rub artichoke pieces with lemon halves, and place them in lemon water as you work.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine 3 1/2 quarts water, 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, oregano, garlic, peppercorns, and olive oil. Bring to a boil, and add artichoke quarters. Cook 8 minutes, until tender. Let artichokes cool in the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, fill a medium bowl with ice water; set aside. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. To peel the pearl onions, boil for 1 minute, and remove with a slotted spoon. When cool enough to handle, peel, leaving root and stem ends intact. Set aside.
  • Return water to a boil. Add carrots and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook 6 minutes, or until tender. Transfer to bowl of ice water to stop cooking. When carrots have cooled, remove from water with a slotted spoon and set aside. When water has resumed boiling, separately repeat blanching and cooling process with remaining vegetables. Blanch haricots verts and scallions 30 seconds each and peeled pearl onions for 3 minutes.
  • Just before serving, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetables, and saute, stirring, until vegetables are hot and coated with butter. Add stock, parsley, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper; toss and serve.

SAUTEED SPRING VEGETABLES



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound asparagus
2 pounds fava beans
1 pound young zucchini
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced (green part removed)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, thyme leaves or parsley

Steps:

  • Trim the tough ends from the asparagus. Cut the asparagus into one-inch pieces. Peel the fava beans and slice the zucchini.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the zucchini until lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook for one to two minutes, stirring to avoid letting it burn.
  • Meanwhile, blanch the asparagus and fava beans, drain and add them to the zucchini. Cook three to four minutes, or until tender. Season with salt, pepper and tarragon. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 306, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1078 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams

Tips:

  • Prep your vegetables: Before you start cooking, take a few minutes to wash and chop your vegetables. This will save you time and hassle later on.
  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables: Spring is the perfect time to find fresh, flavorful vegetables at your local farmers market or grocery store. Look for vegetables that are brightly colored and free of blemishes.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When sautéing vegetables, it's important not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the vegetables from cooking evenly and will make them more likely to steam instead of sauté.
  • Use a little bit of oil: A little bit of oil will help to prevent the vegetables from sticking to the pan and will also help them to brown nicely.
  • Season to taste: Once the vegetables are cooked, season them to taste with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices or herbs.

Conclusion:

Spring vegetable sauté is a quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy the fresh flavors of spring. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. It can also be served as a side dish or as a main course. Leftovers can be reheated and enjoyed for several days.

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