Thank you to Mirum for sponsoring today’s recipe post. All opinions are my own!
As a busy mom, dinner ideas can be a challenge. I often grab ingredients on the fly while shopping for household necessities, and during the holiday rush it gets even harder. That’s why I keep simple, reliable meal solutions on hand. This fresh sautéed vegetables recipe is a quick, flavorful side that’s become a favorite in our house.
For this recipe I stopped by my local Walmart to pick up a few items. I intended a quick trip but, like many of us, I ended up with a few extra things in my cart. If Grocery Pickup were offered at my store I could have saved time and avoided impulse purchases.
Walmart’s Grocery Pickup
Walmart’s Grocery Pickup lets you order fresh ingredients when you need them at everyday low prices, and many Unilever products are available through the service. A team member even loads your bags into the car for you, which sounds like a game changer for busy families. If Grocery Pickup is available in your area it can make weeknight meals much simpler.
The recipe I made is from Country Crock, so I picked up Country Crock® Original Spread. My store had a bonus size on the shelf, which made it a better value. Using a quality spread adds a rich finish and helps the vegetables develop great flavor.
For the vegetables I chose a mix of broccoli, cauliflower, yellow squash and carrots, but you can use whatever your family prefers. Bell peppers, zucchini, or a frozen vegetable mix would work just as well.
These vegetables cook in about 8 minutes until they’re tender-crisp. The quick sauté keeps vibrant color and texture while concentrating natural flavors.
This dish is perfect for holiday gatherings when you’re serving smaller meals or hosting guests but not planning an elaborate spread. It’s a side you can enjoy without guilt and that pairs well with chicken, beef or fish.
I was impressed by how much flavor came through without adding salt. The spread and a short, hot sauté bring out natural sweetness and richness in the vegetables.
Fresh Sauteed Vegetables
Side
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. Country Crock® Spread divided
- 4 1/2 cups assorted cut-up fresh vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers and/or zucchini)
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons Country Crock® in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté vegetables, onion and Italian seasoning, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes.
- Top with remaining 1 tablespoon Country Crock® and serve.
Recipe Notes
Short on time? Use frozen vegetables straight from the freezer and follow the same directions for an even faster side dish.
Many Unilever and Walmart ingredients come from sustainable farms, making them a responsible choice for family meals and holiday cooking.
Make Meals That Do More
With simple recipes like this one, you can free up time and energy to focus on what matters most — family, friends and making memories. Products and recipes that help you “Make Meals That Do More” take some of the stress out of meal planning so you can enjoy the season.
How could Walmart’s Grocery Pickup help you this holiday season?
