**Colorful Vegetable Medley Side Dish: A Symphony of Flavors and Nutrients**
Feast your eyes and palate on a vibrant medley of vegetables, meticulously selected for their contrasting colors, textures, and flavors. This side dish is not just a feast for the senses but also a nutritional powerhouse, packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. From the earthy sweetness of roasted carrots to the crisp crunch of broccoli florets, each vegetable contributes its unique charm to create a harmonious symphony of flavors. Whether you're looking for a healthy and delectable accompaniment to your main course or a nutritious and colorful addition to your lunch bowl, this vegetable medley is sure to impress. With variations ranging from a classic roasted medley to a zesty lemon-herb medley, there's a recipe for every taste and occasion. Get ready to elevate your meals with this delightful and wholesome side dish!
ROASTED VEGETABLE MEDLEY
This flavorful and easy to make Roasted Vegetable Medley is the perfect vegetable side dish for your chicken, pork, or beef dinners! The colorful assortment of veggies can be cooked until tender, or crispy and caramelized. Whichever way you like them best!
Provided by Angela
Categories Dinner Recipes Side Dish vegetable side dish
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, if desired.
- Wash and prep vegetables (brussel sprouts, carrots, parsnips, beets, and garlic), then place them onto your prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and add seasoning (salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary). Toss until evenly coated with the olive oil and seasoning.
- Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) or until the vegetables are tender when forked and they have reached your desired level of tenderness. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 169 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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.
ROASTED VEGETABLE MEDLEY
This colorful dish has the perfect blend of sweet and savory. It is simple to prepare and can be served as a side dish, salad, or light meal. Feel free to substitute whatever veggies and herbs you have on hand.
Provided by Lorelei
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Place the yams, parsnips, and carrots onto the baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then add the zucchini and asparagus, and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Continue baking until all of the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Once tender, remove from the oven, and allow to cool for 30 minutes on the baking sheet.
- Toss the roasted peppers together with the garlic, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add the roasted vegetables, and toss to mix. Serve at room temperature or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 256.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
FRESH CORN MEDLEY
Your family will be sweet on this summery side dish that combines corn "off" the cob with green pepper, bacon, cheddar cheese and honey. It's just as delightful with frozen corn. -Susan Paden Mexico, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Add the corn, water, pimientos, honey, salt and pepper., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until corn is tender. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
VEGETABLE MEDLEY PASTA SIDE DISH
This nutritious blend of pasta and veggies makes a versatile and colorful side dish with a variety of entrees. Debbie Balta - Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch and broth until smooth; set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter; add the mustard, basil and garlic powder. Gradually stir in broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Drain pasta and beans; return to the Dutch oven. Add the mustard sauce and mushrooms; toss to coat. Stir in tomato.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
VEGETABLE MEDLEY SIDE DISH
"My sister-in-law served this healthy vegetable dish to my husband and I," writes Betty Kleberger of Florissant, Missouri. "We liked it so much she gave me the recipe, and now I serve it in my home."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose a variety of colorful vegetables: This will ensure that your medley is not only visually appealing, but also packed with different nutrients and flavors.
- Cut the vegetables into uniform sizes: This will help them to cook evenly.
- Use a little bit of oil or butter to sauté the vegetables: This will help to bring out their flavor and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- Add some herbs or spices to the vegetables: This will help to enhance their flavor even more.
- Serve the vegetable medley immediately: This is when they are at their best.
Conclusion:
A colorful vegetable medley is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it can also help to boost your immune system and protect you from chronic diseases. So next time you are looking for a healthy and tasty side dish, give this colorful vegetable medley a try. You won't be disappointed!
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