Summer Vegetable Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant bowl of sautéed seasonal vegetables over fluffy rice with fresh basil

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 & 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cook the 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 tender-crisp.
04 - Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more until tomatoes soften slightly.
05 - Drizzle with lemon juice if desired. Adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
06 - Divide warm rice evenly among four bowls. Top each portion with sautéed vegetables.
07 - Generously garnish each bowl with fresh torn basil leaves before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple and easy preparation in just 35 minutes
  • Packed with seasonal zucchini, bell peppers, and sweet corn
  • A naturally vegetarian and gluten-free main dish
02 -
  • Use either white or brown rice as a fluffy base for the sautéed vegetables
  • Add crushed red pepper flakes to the seasoning if you prefer a hint of heat
  • Wait to tear and add the basil until the very last moment to keep it fresh and bright
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