Summer Vegetable Bowl (Printable)

A fresh, colorful bowl of seasonal vegetables served over rice and 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 Seasonings

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
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, optional

# How-To:

01 - Cook the rice according to package instructions. Keep warm until serving.
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 sweet 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 the 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 crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
06 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four serving bowls. Top each portion with equal amounts of the sautéed vegetables.
07 - Distribute fresh torn basil generously over each bowl and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Highlights the best of summer with fresh zucchini, corn, and tomatoes.
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free for a light, healthy meal.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes.
02 -
  • Ensure all vegetables are diced to a similar size for even cooking.
  • Double-check that your rice and corn are processed in allergen-safe facilities if dietary restrictions are a concern.
  • Use a large skillet to allow the vegetables to sauté properly without steaming.
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