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Garlic Butter Vegetables Recipe

Garlic Butter Vegetables Recipe is a quick, flavorful side dish made with tender-crisp vegetables tossed in rich, buttery garlic goodness that pairs perfectly with almost any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and cut all vegetables into evenly sized pieces.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sautรฉ for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the vegetables, starting with carrots and broccoli, and sautรฉ for 6โ€“8 minutes.
  5. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional dried herbs.
  6. Continue cooking for 2โ€“4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep vegetables sautรฉed instead of steamed. Serve immediately for best texture.