Is there anything better for summer than your favorite sautéed vegetables?
21 Savory Sautéed Recipes for Summer
Updated on Jan. 31, 2022
1/21
Cheesy Zucchini Saute
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Although I no longer have a garden of my own, friends and neighbors keep me amply supplied with squash. As a thank-you, I tell them how to make this refreshing zucchini saute. It's quick, easy and oh, so tasty! —Doris Biggs, Felton, Delaware
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 157 calories, 13g fat (9g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 416mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
2/21
Shrimp and Scallop Pasta
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this tempting seafood pasta for my wife. It’s a terrific meal served with crusty sourdough. If you don't like spice, skip the red pepper flakes. —George Levinthal, Goleta, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 733 calories, 35g fat (13g saturated fat), 210mg cholesterol, 1263mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 47g protein.
3/21
Sauteed Zucchini
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I plant many vegetables to use in cooking. Zucchini is among our favorites and usually grows in abundance. This zucchini stir-fry is always a hit at our house. —Deborah Elliot, Ridge Spring, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 77 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
4/21
Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Saute
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This side dish is full of flavor and so quick to put together. The cherry tomatoes and mozzarella are perfect alongside almost any main dish you can think of. —Summer Jones, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 127 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
5/21
Sauteed Mushrooms
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These tasty garlic butter mushrooms are so delicious served with steak, chicken or pork. The sauteed garlic is the secret! —Joan Schroeder, Mesquite, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 109 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
6/21
Southwest Corn
Total Time
20 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother-in-law came up with this corn skillet dish one night for dinner. Everyone who tries it absolutely loves it! —Chandy Ward, Aumsville, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 104 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
7/21
Sauteed Squash with Tomatoes & Onions
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My favorite meals show a love of family and food. This zucchini dish with tomatoes is like a scaled-down ratatouille. —Adan Franco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 60 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
8/21
North Carolina Shrimp Saute
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Seafood is very popular in my state. I altered this recipe several times and now it's truly a family favorite. —Teresa Hildreth, Stoneville, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 481 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 171mg cholesterol, 752mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein.
9/21
Asparagus Beef Saute
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love filet mignon, but I'm not crazy about its price, so I came up with a recipe for more affordable beef tenderloin. Now I cook it once a week. My husband loves the leftovers, too. —Linda Flynn, Ellicott City, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups beef mixture: 328 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.
10/21
Sauteed Orange-Glazed Baby Carrots
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a wonderful accompaniment to just about any main dish, whether for a holiday or not. The carrots are sauteed in a sweet orange butter sauce with a unique blend of spices. —Angela Bartow, Cato, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 138 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
11/21
Creamy Lentils with Kale Artichoke Saute
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've been trying to eat more meatless meals, so I experimented with this hearty saute and served it over brown rice. It was so good that even those who aren't big fans of kale gobbled it up. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 321 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 661mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein.
12/21
Sauteed Green Beans
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These sauteed green beans with garlic and a variety of herbs and spices come together in no time at all for a well-seasoned side dish you'll make on repeat. —Heidi Wilcox, Lapeer, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 77 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 358mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
13/21
Thai Scallop Saute
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Just open a bottle of Thai peanut sauce to give this seafood stir-fry some serious authenticity. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups (calculated without rice): 268 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 1000mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.
14/21
Balsamic Zucchini Saute
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This super fast vegetarian dish is flavorful and uses only a few ingredients, so it’s easy to whip up while your entree is cooking. —Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 94 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
15/21
Lemon-Lime Salmon with Veggie Saute
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A fresh squeeze of lemon juice brightens so many flavors—acid is one of the most important influencers in how a dish tastes. If one acid is good, two is stronger: Add lemon and lime juice when you bake salmon, cooking the supporting cast of vegetables separately until crisp-tender. —Brian Hill, West Hollywood, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 fillet with 1-1/4 cups vegetables: 329 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 283mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
16/21
Pork Medallions with Sauteed Apples
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pork and apples are such a good match, and this down-home supper is proof. I really like that the lean cut of meat is tender and juicy, but healthy, too. —Clara Coulson Minney, Washington Court House, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked pork with 1/2 cup apples: 251 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 335mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat.
17/21
Beef Tenderloin with Sauteed Vegetables
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is the most elegant, tender beef. It’s made the classic French way—so easy! —cleo gonske, redding, California
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked beef with 1/2 cup vegetables and about 1 tablespoon sauce: 526 calories, 33g fat (18g saturated fat), 184mg cholesterol, 910mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 44g protein.
18/21
Orange Salmon with Sauteed Spinach
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love orange marmalade and wanted a lighter version of orange salmon without heavy spice rubs or brown sugar. What a rewarding outcome this was. —Janet Caico, Hillsborough, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 fillet with 1/4 cup spinach mixture and 2 tablespoons sauce: 349 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 560mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
19/21
Brussels Sprouts & Kale Saute
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In an effort to add more greens to our meals, I created this dish—and my kids eat it up. The crispy salami is the "hook." —Jennifer Mcnabb, Brentwood, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 126 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 341mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
20/21
Sauteed Corn with Cheddar
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband only likes this kind of corn, so I make this about once a week. Plus, it's so easy that anyone can make this in a jiffy! —Sarah Cope, Dundee, New York
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 309 calories, 19g fat (13g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 447mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.
21/21
Carrot and Kale Vegetable Saute
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Thanks to fresh veggie dishes like this one, I almost forget I'm wheat- and gluten-free. Bacon adds another layer of flavor and depth to this gorgeous side dish. —Darla Andrews, Schertz, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 101 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
