Best 8 Favorite Marinated Vegetables Recipes

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**Savory and Vibrant Marinated Vegetables: A Culinary Delight for Every Occasion**

Marinated vegetables are a delightful and versatile culinary creation that offers a symphony of flavors and textures. They can be enjoyed as a refreshing appetizer, a tangy side dish, or even as a flavorful addition to salads and sandwiches. With a variety of recipes featuring diverse vegetables, herbs, and spices, marinated vegetables cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences. From the classic Italian flavors of marinated artichokes to the vibrant colors of pickled beets and carrots, these recipes promise a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Marinated Artichokes:** Experience the quintessential Italian flavor of marinated artichokes, prepared with a blend of garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. These tender and savory artichoke hearts are perfect for antipasto platters or as a flavorful addition to salads.

2. **Pickled Beets and Carrots:** Dive into the vibrant colors and tangy flavors of pickled beets and carrots. This classic recipe uses a combination of vinegar, sugar, and spices to create a delightfully crisp and sweet-and-sour pickle. Enjoy them as a side dish or as a colorful addition to salads and sandwiches.

3. **Marinated Mushrooms:** Explore the earthy and umami flavors of marinated mushrooms. This recipe calls for a medley of mushrooms tossed in a balsamic vinegar-based marinade infused with herbs and spices. These marinated mushrooms are a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or as a flavorful topping for salads and pizzas.

4. **Greek Marinated Vegetables:** Embark on a Mediterranean culinary adventure with Greek marinated vegetables. This recipe features a colorful array of vegetables, including tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers, bathed in a tangy marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and garlic. Serve them as a refreshing appetizer or as a vibrant side dish.

5. **Spicy Pickled Cucumbers:** Indulge in the fiery and tangy delight of spicy pickled cucumbers. This recipe combines the refreshing crunch of cucumbers with a zesty marinade of vinegar, chili peppers, and aromatic spices. These pickled cucumbers are a perfect addition to sandwiches, tacos, or as a spicy snack.

Treat your taste buds to the delectable world of marinated vegetables with these diverse and flavorful recipes. Whether you prefer the classic Italian flavors of marinated artichokes, the vibrant tang of pickled beets and carrots, the earthy umami of marinated mushrooms, the refreshing zest of Greek marinated vegetables, or the fiery kick of spicy pickled cucumbers, these recipes offer a culinary experience that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOM'S MARINATED VEGETABLES



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I got this recipe from my mother and I've never seen anything like it elsewhere. It's great for summer since it's cool and crisp. I like to take it to potlucks since it marinates overnight.

Provided by KBOVER

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 8h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 cup cauliflower florets, broken into bite size pieces
1 cup broccoli florets, broken into bite size pieces
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add the sliced carrots, and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the carrots are cold, drain well, and place into a large glass or plastic bowl.
  • Place the green pepper, onion, cucumber, celery, cauliflower, and broccoli into the bowl along with the carrot; set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, mustard, and salt until the sugar begins to dissolve. Whisk in the vegetable oil and condensed tomato soup until smooth. Pour the marinade over the vegetables, and stir until evenly blended. Cover, and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 243.2 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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My mom's Marinated Vegetable Salad is a simple, flavorful and healthy side dish recipe to enjoy summer's fresh produce!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup sliced mushrooms
¾ cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
¾ cup sliced zucchini
¾ cup peeled, chopped carrots
1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
½ cup broccoli florets
½ cup cauliflower florets
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place all vegetables in a large bowl.
  • Place remaining ingredients (garlic through olive oil) in a jar with a lid and shake until completely combined.
  • Pour dressing over vegetables.
  • Refrigerate salad for at least 2 hours (or overnight).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 54.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, Fat 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 254.4 mg, Fiber 1.4 g, Sugar 2.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 2.4 g

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD



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A simple but flavorful raw salad that's easy to make.

Provided by Paula Deen

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups cauliflower florets
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 cup halved bottled cherry peppers
3 medium cut into bite-size pieces zucchini
3 peeled and cut into bite-size pieces carrots
1 small thinly sliced onion

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, sugar and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, cherry pepper halves, zucchini, carrots and onion.
  • Pour the dressing mixture over the vegetables, tossing gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

MARINATED VEGGIES



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A healthy way to grill veggies! Makes a great sandwich too!

Provided by HJR

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup thickly sliced zucchini
½ cup sliced red bell pepper
½ cup sliced yellow bell pepper
½ cup sliced yellow squash
½ cup sliced red onion
16 large fresh button mushrooms
16 cherry tomatoes
½ cup olive oil
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup lemon juice
½ clove garlic, crushed

Steps:

  • Place the zucchini, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, squash, red onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and garlic. Pour over the vegetables. Cover bowl, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat.
  • Lightly oil grate. Remove vegetables from marinade, and place on preheated grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 909.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

ITALIAN MARINATED VEGETABLES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 17m

Yield 12 servings; 6 ounces each

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed
1 cup small cauliflower florets
8 ounces button mushrooms (cut in half if too large)
1 cup half-moon-sliced zucchini
1 cup half-moon-sliced yellow squash
1/2 cup roasted red pepper strips
1/2 cup marinated, quartered artichoke hearts
1/2 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon thinly-sliced fresh basil leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the Vegetables: Fill the stock pot with water and bring to a boil. Stir in the lemon juice and salt. Fill the pasta basket with the broccoli rabe, cauliflower, mushrooms, zucchini, and squash. Submerge in the boiling water and cook, covered for 2 minutes. Remove the basket and refresh the vegetables under cold running water.
  • Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and mix with the pepper strips, artichokes, and olives.
  • In a blender, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix on medium until completely blended. While the motor is running, slowly pour in the oils in a steady stream to make a smooth dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over vegetables. Add the basil and toss well. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Arrange on a decorative platter garnished with fresh basil and lemon wedges.

MARINATED VEGETABLES



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My Mom's Marinated Vegetables were a summer cookout staple when I was growing up. These colorful crunchy fresh vegetables marinated in sweet dressing, are the perfect pot luck or picnic side dish!

Provided by Michaela Kenkel

Categories     Vegetable/Salad

Time P1DT10m8S

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small head of cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces (about 4 cups)
5 carrots, sliced (about 2 cups)
5-6 Stalks of celery, sliced (about 2 cups)
1 small sweet onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 sweet bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
cherry or grape tomatoes, to taste (about 2-3 cups/1 pint)
Black olives, whole or sliced, your choice, optional (6 ounce can)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Chop veggies into bite sizes pieces place in an airtight container.
  • Whisk dressing together, pour over veggies, cover and refrigerate overnight, or for a full day even.
  • Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 65 grams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

MARINATED GRILLED VEGETABLES



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You'll always want a batch of these around: From the vegetables you grill to the seasonings you use, this recipe is endlessly adaptable. It also keeps for a few days and has so many applications. After the vegetables come off the grill, they soak in a piquant bath of coarse mustard, shallot and vinegar, though you could adjust flavorings as you wish: Add fresh or dried chile; thyme or rosemary; anchovy or capers; or a protein like feta, cubed salami, tofu or chickpeas. Then, use these deeply flavored vegetables on sandwiches, grilled bread, salads, frittatas, alongside grilled meat or fish, and so on.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, vegetables, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
1/4 cup red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 pounds grilling vegetables, such as peppers (bell, shishito, mini), broccoli rabe, broccolini, asparagus, radicchio, fennel, corn, zucchini, eggplant, green beans or snap peas

Steps:

  • Prepare a charcoal grill for two-zone cooking over medium-high heat by pouring the coals onto one half of the grill. For a gas grill, heat all of the burners to high, then turn one of the end burners off before cooking.
  • While the grill is heating, make the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup oil, vinegar, mustard and shallot. Season with salt and pepper. Cut the vegetables into pieces that are large enough so as to not slip through the grates; for small or slender vegetables, like snap peas or green beans, leave them whole. Pat the vegetables dry, then transfer to a sheet pan, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with enough olive oil to coat.
  • When you're ready to grill, take the marinade, vegetables, tongs and a tightly folded paper towel soaked with olive oil to the grill. Clean the grates with a grill brush, then oil the grates with the paper towel. Grill the vegetables over the flame, flipping occasionally, until well browned and tender, 2 to 15 minutes, depending on the density and size of the vegetables. (For a gas grill, close the lid between flips, listening and keeping an eye out for flare-ups.) As the vegetables finish, transfer them to the marinade. Let the vegetables sit in the marinade for at least 5 minutes. Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge. Let come to room temperature before serving.

SIMPLE MARINATED VEGETABLES



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Crisp and refreshing, this lovely veggie salad takes center stage whenever Hindy Silberstein serves it. "I like to toss it together for large gatherings and parties," she says from Highland Mills, New York. "I always place it in the middle of the table so folks have easy access. Before I know it, my 'center-piece' bowl is empty!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium yellow summer squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 each medium green, sweet red, yellow and orange peppers, sliced or chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 can (15 ounces) whole baby corn, drained
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the squash, peppers, onion, corn and carrot. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right vegetables: Vegetables that are firm and have a mild flavor work best for marinating. Some good choices include asparagus, bell peppers, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, mushrooms, and zucchini.
  • Make a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives the vegetables their flavor, so it's important to make it delicious. You can use a variety of ingredients in your marinade, such as olive oil, vinegar, herbs, spices, and citrus juice.
  • Let the vegetables marinate for at least 30 minutes: The longer the vegetables marinate, the more flavor they will absorb. If you're short on time, you can marinate the vegetables for as little as 15 minutes, but for best results, marinate them for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Use the vegetables in a variety of dishes: Marinated vegetables can be used in a variety of dishes, including salads, sandwiches, wraps, pasta dishes, and stir-fries. You can also grill or roast them.

Conclusion:

Marinated vegetables are a delicious and healthy way to add flavor and variety to your meals. With a little planning, you can easily make your own marinated vegetables at home. Experiment with different vegetables and marinades to find your favorite combinations.

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