Gently Braised Vegetables
Tasty and very healthy - a quick side dish! Gently braised vegetables are a perfect base for balanced eating or dieting. They keep their flavor and are easy to digest. Serve with meat or on their own.
Updated : 02 February, 2026
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
100 grams
Broccoli
100 grams
Cauliflower
100 grams
Bell pepper
100 grams
Green bean
5
Cherry tomatoes
1
Carrot
1 teaspoon
Vegetable oil
to taste
Salt
to taste
Dry spices
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How to make gently braised vegetables? Prepare everything from the list. The vegetable mix can vary to your taste. Zucchini, leeks, cabbage, green young asparagus, peas, and more work well. The method is to braise the vegetables briefly over low heat under a tightly closed lid. I used fresh vegetables plus frozen cauliflower and green beans.
Step 2
Cut the bell peppers in half and remove the seeds. For a brighter dish, use peppers of different colors if possible. Peel the carrots. Cut the broccoli into small florets of similar size. Rinse all vegetables. Dice the peppers; slice the carrots into thin rounds or half-moons. Put the green beans and cauliflower in a colander and rinse under running water to remove the icy coating.
Step 3
If you like, brush the skillet lightly with vegetable oil using a silicone brush. Add the peppers, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, green beans, and cauliflower to the skillet.
Step 4
Add a small amount of salt to taste. At this stage you can add your favorite spices. I used a pinch of ground paprika, black pepper, and a mixed vegetable seasoning.
Step 5
Add water so it comes to just under halfway up the vegetables. You can use chicken broth or vegetable stock instead of water.
Step 6
Cover the skillet with a lid and place it on the stove. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting and simmer the vegetables for about 11-15 minutes.
Step 7
The vegetables should stay moderately crisp, not raw. If your vegetable pieces are small, 10 minutes will be enough.
Step 8
Serve the gently braised vegetables as a standalone dish. They will be tasty even when cold.
Step 9
Or serve them as a side dish with meat.
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