Tricolor Vegetable Sauté with Cumin Seeds and Oregano

A colorful medley of bell peppers, poblano chile, zucchini and red onion sautéed with aromatic cumin seeds and fresh oregano. This vibrant side dish combines Mexican and Mediterranean flavors.

6 servings
10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 whole red onion
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper
  • 1 large poblano chile
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add next 5 ingredients; sauté until vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and oregano; sauté until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    *A fresh green chile, often called a pasilla; available at Latin American markets and many supermarkets.