Summer Vegetable Bowl (Printable Version)

Sautéed seasonal vegetables served over fluffy rice with fresh basil for a satisfying summer meal.

# 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 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
12 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

→ Optional

13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

# Steps:

01 - Cook rice according to package instructions and keep warm until ready to serve.
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, yellow bell pepper, and corn to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender.
04 - Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften.
05 - Drizzle with lemon juice if desired. Adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes according to preference.
06 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each bowl with the sautéed vegetable mixture.
07 - Generously scatter fresh basil over each bowl and serve immediately.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It is a quick 35-minute meal suitable for busy weeknights.
  • The dish is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free.
  • It uses fresh, accessible garden vegetables for maximum flavor.
02 -
  • Ensure your knife is sharp for dicing the bell peppers and slicing the zucchini evenly.
  • Tear the fresh basil leaves by hand just before serving to prevent them from bruising or turning dark.
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