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Sauté

Stovetop sautéing times by heat level for quick, flavorful results

29 ingredients
Chicken Breast
Pound to ¾″ thick first.
7–8 min/side
Salmon Fillet
Start skin-side down for crisp.
3–4 min/side
Shrimp
Goes FAST. Don't walk away.
1–2 min/side
Tofu (Extra Firm)
Don't touch until golden.
3–4 min/side
Ground Beef
Break into pieces as it cooks. Drain fat if needed.
6–8 min
Ground Turkey
Break apart as it cooks.
7–9 min
Tilapia
Flour dusting prevents sticking.
3–4 min/side
Tempeh
Sliced. Get a good crust. Tamari glaze is classic.
4–5 min/side
Broccoli
Add garlic last 30 seconds.
5–7 min
Brussels Sprouts
Press cut side down. Let them sit.
8–10 min
Green Beans
Garlic and red pepper flakes.
5–8 min
Carrots
Butter, honey, and thyme.
8–12 min
Zucchini
Let it brown — don't stir too much.
5–7 min
Mushrooms
Single layer. Don't stir for first 3 min.
5–8 min
Spinach
Garlic, olive oil. Wilts almost instantly.
2–3 min
Onion
Translucent and soft.
8–12 min
Cabbage
Let it sit and brown before stirring.
8–12 min
Kale
Garlic and red pepper flakes. Wilts down a lot.
5–7 min
Eggplant
Cubed. Will absorb oil — add more as needed.
6–8 min
Parsnips
Coins. Butter and honey glaze.
10–14 min
Leeks
Sliced into half-moons. Butter and thyme.
6–8 min
Tomato
Whole. Shake pan. They'll blister and pop.
4–6 min
Garlic
Minced. Burns FAST above medium. Goes in last.
1–2 min
Fennel
Thinly sliced. Caramelizes beautifully.
8–12 min
Bok Choy
Stalks first, add leaves last 30 sec. Garlic and soy.
3–5 min
Turnips
Cubed small. Butter and thyme.
10–14 min
Snap Peas
Sesame oil and garlic. Keep the crunch.
2–3 min
Radishes
Butter, salt. Crispy outside, tender inside.
5–7 min
Celery
Sliced on the bias. Part of the holy trinity.
5–8 min

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