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Spring Vegetable Sauté

Source: US Department of Health and Human Services National Cancer Institute

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Bursting with delicious spring flavors, this delicious sauté is perfect with a side of roasted chicken, fish, or tofu.

Makes
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1/2 cup medium sweet onion, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 3 small new potatoes, quartered
  • 3/4 cup carrots, sliced
  • 3/4 cup asparagus pieces
  • 3/4 cup sugar snap peas, or green beans
  • 1/2 cup radishes, quartered
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and cook another minute
  3. Stir in the potatoes and carrots. Cover, turn the heat to low, and cook until almost tender, about 4 minutes.
  4. If the vegetables start to brown, add a tablespoon or two of water.
  5. Now add the asparagus, peas, radishes, salt, pepper, and dill. Cook, stirring often, until just tender -- about 4 minutes more.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Garlic Potatoes Carrots Asparagus Peas Green Beans Radishes Herbs

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