Smothered Harvest Vegetables Recipe

Name: Smothered Harvest Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small summer squash, sliced; 2 small zucchini, sliced; 1 medium sweet onion, chopped; 1 sweet red pepper, sliced thinly; 1/2 head red cabbage or 1/2 head green cabbage, sliced into thin strips; 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil, enough to cover the bottom of your fry pan.

Servings: persons

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["Slice and chop all of your vegetables before starting the recipe.", "Heat a large fry pan over medium heat (absolutely do not""crowd"" this recipe- I use a large chicken frypan) and add the olive oil to the pan.", "Start with your sliced cabbage, as it takes the longest to cook.", "When the cabbage is starting to wilt, add your onions and red sweet pepper.", "At this point, you should stir frequently.", "Once the onions are translucent, add the summer squash and the zucchini and turn the heat down to a medium low heat.", "Cover the pan and let it""smother"" for approximately 10 minutes-- uncovering and stirring at the 5 minute point.", "Remove the lid after the 10 minutes and add the Basil, Parsley, and Pepper, stirring thoroughly to distribute them.", "At this point, if the squash and zucchini are not somewhat translucent-- cook until they are.", "This is a""heart healthy"" recipe and can be served in very nice portions."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small summer squash, sliced, 2 small zucchini, sliced, 1 medium sweet onion, chopped, 1 sweet red pepper, sliced thinly, and more.

Yes, Smothered Harvest Vegetables falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Smothered Harvest Vegetables

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