Best 9 Fall Garden Medley Recipes

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Fall is undoubtedly the most beautiful season of all. The air is crisp, the leaves are changing color, and the harvest is in full swing. It's also a time to enjoy the bounty of the garden with fresh, seasonal produce. This collection of fall garden medley recipes will help you make the most of the season's flavors. From hearty soups and stews to crisp salads and roasted vegetables, there's something for everyone in this collection. And best of all, these recipes are easy to make and packed with nutrients.

The first recipe is for a classic fall harvest soup. This soup is made with a variety of fresh vegetables, including butternut squash, carrots, celery, and onions. It's also flavored with herbs, spices, and a touch of cream. The result is a creamy, flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold fall day.

Next up is a recipe for roasted fall vegetables. This dish is simple to make, but it's packed with flavor. Simply toss your favorite fall vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and then roast them in the oven until they're tender and slightly caramelized.

If you're looking for a lighter option, try the fall garden salad. This salad is made with a variety of fresh greens, such as spinach, arugula, and kale. It's also topped with roasted vegetables, nuts, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.

And finally, no fall garden medley would be complete without a recipe for apple cider donuts. These donuts are made with fresh apple cider, giving them a moist, flavorful texture. They're also coated in a cinnamon-sugar glaze, which makes them irresistible.

So whether you're looking for a hearty soup, a roasted vegetable dish, a crisp salad, or a sweet treat, this collection of fall garden medley recipes has something for you.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Fall flavors combined to make this roasted root vegetable medley a hit with your family.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium sized whole carrots
12 baby potatoes, cut in half
2 yellow onions, cut into quarters
3 beets, peeled and sliced
8 oz button mushrooms, thickly sliced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1 tbsp fresh rosemary
1 tbsp fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 450º F (230º C.)
  • Peel the carrots and cut on the diagonal into slices about 1/4 - 3/8 inch thick.
  • Cut the potatoes in half and quarter the onions.
  • Peel the beets and cut into apple slice sized slices.
  • Toss the vegetables with 1 Tbsp of the olive oil, sprinkle with the fresh herbs and season with sea salt, and cracked black pepper.
  • Spread on large baking sheet liked with a silicone baking mat.
  • Roast the vegetables for 15 minutes.
  • While the vegetables are roasting, wash the mushrooms and dry with paper towels.
  • Slice mushrooms into even slices, slightly thicker than carrots. Toss the mushrooms with 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  • Remove the vegetables from the oven, stir, add mushrooms and roast 10-15 minutes more.
  • Serve hot, sprinkled with fresh parsley if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 311 grams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

FRESH GARDEN MEDLEY



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Kim Wenzel of Jefferson, Oregon tosses sauteed carrots, red pepper, zucchini and yellow squash with seasonings and dressing for a side dish filled with fresh flavors. "This combination is not only tasty and nutritious, its bright colors give it great eye-appeal," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium carrot, cut into strips
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
4 teaspoons butter
1 large zucchini, cut into strips
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into strips
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
4 teaspoons prepared Italian salad dressing
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute carrot and red pepper in butter for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the zucchini, yellow squash and parsley; saute 3-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the salad dressing, pepper and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED SQUASH VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium zucchini, cut into chunks
1 medium yellow squash, cut into chunks
1 medium onion, halved then cut into chunks
1/2 pound button mushrooms, quartered or halved
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Combine zucchini and yellow squash pieces with onions and mushrooms in a mixing bowl. Add oil to the bowl, 2 turns of the bowl in a slow stream. Toss veggies until they are coated lightly and evenly with the oil.
  • Combine poultry seasoning with salt and pepper and sprinkle evenly over the vegetables. Toss them again to combine and spread them out on to a baking sheet. Place veggies in a hot oven and roast 20 to 25 minutes until tender. Toss and turn the veggies with kitchen tongs half way through cooking time.

SAUTEED VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups mixed blanched and refreshed vegetables, such as broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, carrot rounds, green beans, or radish quarters, procedure follows
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons water
Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

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.

VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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A vegetable medley that is soooo good!

Provided by UPPERAIRS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 2h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup olive oil
2 large sweet potatoes, sliced
4 red potatoes, cubed
1 large onion, sliced into rings
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 green bell peppers, sliced
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 carrots, shredded
¼ cup Italian-style seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with oil. Spread sweet potatoes on the bottom, then top with red potatoes, onion, garlic, green bell peppers, red bell peppers and carrots. Sprinkle seasoning generously over all and cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F 1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are cooked through and tender; remove foil cover and stir.
  • Change oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and bake mixture in oven for another 1/2 hour, or until browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 48.5 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

ROASTED VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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This roasted vegetables dish is good with any meat, but I especially like it with pork. And because the vegetables can be prepared in advance, I have more time to enjoy my dinner guests. -Shirley Beauregard, Grand Junction, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into small wedges
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, red peppers, squash, sweet potato and onion. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar and seasonings. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat., Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake, uncovered, until tender, stirring occasionally, 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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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

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large yam, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large parsnip, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup baby carrots
1 zucchini, cut into 1 inch slices
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
½ cup roasted red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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

CHICKEN GARDEN MEDLEY



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After my family sampled this dish at a friend's house, it quickly became a favorite-especially with our teenage daughters, who request it at least once a week! -Dohreen Winkler, Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter, divided
1 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/2 cup julienned green pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute chicken and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter for 10-12 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Add vegetables. Cook until crisp-tender; remove from skillet and set aside. , In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour, salt and pepper; stir to form a smooth paste. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream and heat through. Add chicken and vegetables; stir until well mixed. , Place pasta in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Pour chicken mixture over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

FALL FRUIT MEDLEY



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A sweet poppy seed dressing beautifully coats fresh cut fruit in a 20-minute recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seed
1 orange, peeled, sliced
1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small bunch seedless grapes, each cut in half (2 cups)
2 apples, cubed

Steps:

  • In tightly covered container, shake dressing ingredients until well mixed. Shake again before pouring over fruits.
  • In large bowl, toss dressing with orange, pineapple and grapes. Cover; refrigerate up to 24 hours. Just before serving, stir in apples.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will ensure that your cooking process goes smoothly.
  • Use fresh, seasonal ingredients: The best way to get the most flavor out of your dishes is to use fresh, seasonal ingredients. When fruits and vegetables are in season, they are at their peak of flavor and nutritional value.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Don't be afraid to try new things and experiment with different flavors. You might be surprised at what you come up with!
  • Have fun: Cooking should be enjoyable, so relax and have fun while you're doing it. The more you enjoy cooking, the better your food will taste.

Conclusion:

Fall is a great time to enjoy a variety of delicious and nutritious foods. With so many fresh fruits and vegetables in season, there are endless possibilities for creating delicious meals. The recipes in this article are just a few ideas to get you started. So get creative and experiment with different flavors and ingredients. You're sure to find some new favorites that you'll enjoy all season long.

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