# Ultimate Guide to Cooking Carrot and Cauliflower Medley
Carrot and cauliflower medley is a vibrant and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. This versatile vegetable combination can be roasted, sautéed, steamed, or grilled, making it a great option for any occasion. Not only is it delicious, but it's also packed with essential vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy and satisfying meal.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore various recipes for cooking carrot and cauliflower medley. From classic roasted vegetables to creamy cauliflower soup, we've got you covered. We'll provide step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and variations to suit your preferences. So, get ready to embrace the goodness of these colorful vegetables and create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body.
CREAMY VEGETABLE MEDLEY
This vegetable dish is so easy and so good. It can be made early and baked later. You can also double this recipe and bake in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Provided by Toni
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cook vegetables according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl combine vegetables, mushroom soup, 1/2 cup cheese, sour cream, 1/2 can fried onions and pepper. Transfer to a deep pie plate.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and fried onions; bake 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 599.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
ROASTED CARROTS AND CAULIFLOWER WITH THYME
My whole family loves this dish, even cold! This goes very well with all roasted meats.
Provided by carina
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Cauliflower Roasted
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine carrots, cauliflower, olive oil, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a roasting pan; cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil, stir vegetables, and continue cooking until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes more. Toss vegetables with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 11.7 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 672.9 mg, Sugar 6 g
SAUTEED VEGETABLE MEDLEY
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Toss vegetables together in a medium bowl.
- In a medium saute pan, heat the butter and water together over medium heat. Add the vegetables to the pan and turn the heat to medium high. Toss the vegetables, by gently moving the pan back and forth over the flame. Cook the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes, or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the vegetables to a serving bowl and serve immediately.
- Cook the vegetables in 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or butter, without the water. Do this over high heat and brown and crisp the vegetables slightly.
- Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, minced shallot, a teaspoon of grated peeled fresh ginger to the pan before adding the vegetables. - Enhance the vegetables at the end of cooking with a tablespoon or so of minced fresh herbs, like chopped flat-leaf parsley, dill, mint, basil, cilantro, or thyme.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Fill a large bowl with ice water, and put a colander or strainer in it. Add the vegetable to the boiling water and cook, uncovered, until crisp tender, or the desired degree of doneness. Scoop the vegetable from the water and immediately put them in the ice water, to stop the cooking and set their color. Cool and drain, and use as desired. When blanching a mix of vegetables, don't cook them together since they may not all cook at the same time. Start with the lightest colored or mildest flavored vegetable, and blanch and refresh each vegetable, one after the other, until cooked as desired.
BAKED VEGETABLE MEDLEY
If you get all the chopping done the night before, it's smooth sailing when company arrives the next day. "Just prepare this casserole in advance, and bake at serving time," suggests Linda Vail of Ballwin, Missouri.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the cauliflower, broccoli and carrots in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in butter until tender. , Drain vegetables. In a large bowl, combine soup, milk and cheese sauce. Add vegetables and mushroom mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts :
CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND CARROTS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Whisk together the curry powder, cumin, salt, pepper and olive oil in a medium bowl.
- Spread the cauliflower, carrots, and onion in a single layer on a large baking sheet-lined with tin foil. Drizzle with the dressing and toss so it is thoroughly coated.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven until tender and browned, about 40 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Remove to a serving bowl and sprinkle with parsley and a drizzle of olive oil on top. Serve hot or at room temperature.
SIMPLE VEGETABLE MEDLEY
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Steam broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, and carrots in a vegetable steamer 5 to 10 minutes, or cook covered in a microwave with a little water until crisp-tender.
- Transfer to a large serving bowl. Add red pepper and mushrooms to bowl and toss to mix.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, scallions, and thyme with a wire whisk. Drizzle over vegetables and serve.
- Recipe provided by Low Cholesterol Olive Oil Cookbook
STEAMED VEGETABLE MEDLEY
From "Cooking a la Heart"- Delicious Heart Healthy Recipes from the Mankato Heart Health Program, 1988.
Provided by BeccaB3c
Categories Cauliflower
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the cauliflower, carrots and onion in steamer basket.
- Cover and steam over boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Add mushroom and steam 5 minutes more or until vegetables are just tender.
- Meanwhile, melt margarine.
- Add lemon juice, basil and marjoram.
- To serve, place vegetables in serving bowl.
- Pour lemon mixture over vegetables and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.2, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 57.1, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 1.4
CAULIFLOWER AND CARROT CASSEROLE
This is a great side-dish. Carrots and cauliflower are baked in a zesty hollandaise sauce. It may seem complicated but its very easy, as long as you have a blender. Very creamy and zippy!! Not to mention DELICIOUS!
Provided by FRENO
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Cauliflower
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring about 2 inches of water to a boil in a large pot. Add cauliflower and carrots, and boil for about 7 minutes, until fork tender. Drain well, and transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- While the vegetables are cooking, combine the egg yolks, salt, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce in a blender or food processor. Blend for a few seconds to mix, then continue to blend while slowly pouring in 1/2 cup of hot melted butter. Continue blending until thickened. Pour this sauce over the vegetables in the baking dish. Stir together the cracker crumbs and remaining butter; sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the casserole is bubbling, and the top is toasted. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 148.2 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 537.9 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
SWISS VEGETABLE MEDLEY
A colorful combination of vegetables, this is a nice side dish with either a beef or pork roast and also a great luncheon dish. It's easy to assemble and can be made ahead of time.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine vegetables, soup, sour cream, pepper, pimientos and 1/2 cup cheese. Stir in half of the onions; mix well. Pour into an ungreased 1-qt. casserole. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions. Return to the oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
CARROT AND CAULIFLOWER MEDLEY
Make and share this Carrot and Cauliflower Medley recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Northern_Reflectionz
Categories Cauliflower
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut carrots 1/4 inch slanting slices (approx 4 cups) and break cauliflower into flowerlets. Cook in boiling salted water 10 mins til tender. Plunge into cold water.
- Melt butter, mix in flour and mustard. Cook til bubbly. Remove from heat and add chicken broth and cream.
- Cook, stirring til thickened.
- Gradually add 1 cup of cheese, stirring til melted.
- Combine veggies and sauce in 2 qt casserole. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 350 15 mins (35 mins if chilled before baking).
CAULIFLOWER AND CARROTS SOUP
This recipe is very good. I made it a few years ago and it's from Jean Paré. This soup can be frozen. It's a thick soup.
Provided by Boomette
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 7 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the first 5 ingredients in a saucepan. Cook until veggies are tender. Don't drain. Remove from the heat.
- Incorporate the next 8 ingredients. Pour everything in a large bowl. Reduce in puree in a blender or food processor, in 3 or 4 times. Put back in the saucepan.
- Add sherry wine. Reheat the soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 595.4, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 2.2
CARROT-CAULIFLOWER MEDLEY
Steps:
- Place the carrots, cauliflower, butter, salt and nutmeg in a 1 quart microwaveable casserole dish. Cover tightly. (Can be made ahead to this point and chilled for up to 1 day.) Microwave on high for 4 minutes; stir. Cover and microwave until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes longer. Let stand covered 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley and cheese.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, vibrant vegetables: Look for carrots and cauliflower that are brightly colored and free of blemishes. Fresh vegetables will have a crisp texture and a sweet, earthy flavor.
- Cut the vegetables into even-sized pieces: This will help them cook evenly. If the pieces are too large, they may not cook through, and if they're too small, they may overcook and become mushy.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the vegetables will steam instead of roasting. This will result in soggy, bland vegetables.
- Roast the vegetables at a high temperature: This will help them caramelize and develop a delicious flavor. The ideal roasting temperature for vegetables is 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Season the vegetables generously: Don't be afraid to use salt, pepper, and other spices to flavor the vegetables. You can also add a drizzle of olive oil or melted butter to help them brown.
- Roast the vegetables until they are tender-crisp: The vegetables should be tender enough to easily pierce with a fork, but they should still have a bit of a bite to them.
Conclusion:
Roasted carrot and cauliflower is a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a good source of vitamins and minerals. Whether you're looking for a healthy side dish or a flavorful addition to your next meal, roasted carrot and cauliflower is a great option.
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