Summer Vegetable Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant fresh bowl with sautéed seasonal vegetables over fluffy rice, finished with fragrant basil.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
02 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup sweet corn kernels, fresh or frozen
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced

→ Base

06 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice

→ Aromatics and Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
11 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
12 - ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn

→ Optional

13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

# How To Make It:

01 - Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add zucchini, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables reach tender-crisp stage.
04 - Stir in cherry tomatoes and corn. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften.
05 - Drizzle with lemon juice if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes as needed.
06 - Divide warm rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with equal portions of sautéed vegetables.
07 - Crown each bowl with generous amounts of fresh torn basil. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and Fresh: Ready in just 35 minutes using wholesome ingredients.
  • Naturally Healthy: A vegetarian and gluten-free meal that feels light yet satisfying.
  • Bursting with Flavor: Fragrant garlic and fresh basil elevate simple sautéed vegetables.
02 -
  • Skillet Space: Use a large enough skillet so the vegetables sauté rather than steam.
  • Fresh Herbs: Always use fresh basil rather than dried for the best summer flavor profile.
  • Citrus Finish: The optional lemon juice adds a bright acidity that perfectly balances the sweetness of the corn.
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