**A Medley of Vegetables: A Symphony of Flavors and Nutrients**
Indulge in a culinary journey with a medley of vegetables, a vibrant and flavorful dish that showcases the bounty of nature's harvest. This symphony of colors and textures features a delightful array of vegetables, each contributing its unique character to create a harmonious ensemble. From the earthy sweetness of carrots and parsnips to the crisp crunch of broccoli and bell peppers, every bite offers a burst of freshness and nutrition. Accompanied by a medley of herbs and spices, this medley transforms into a symphony of flavors, tantalizing the taste buds and leaving you craving more. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a hearty and satisfying meal or a meat-lover looking to add a healthy side dish to your plate, this medley of vegetables is an absolute delight. With its versatility and ease of preparation, it's the perfect dish to brighten up your weeknight dinners or impress your guests at a special gathering. Dive into the medley of recipes within this article and discover new ways to enjoy the goodness of vegetables.
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.
COLORFUL VEGETABLE MEDLEY SIDE DISH
With its red pepper slices and green broccoli florets, this merry medley will brighten any holiday table. Sara Lindler of Irmo, South Carolina uses mild seasonings to let the variety of veggie flavors shine through.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat bouillon and water for 1 minute; stir well. Stir in the salt, garlic powder, pepper and 1 teaspoon oil., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the broccoli, carrots, onion and celery in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes. Add the bouillon mixture; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add zucchini and red pepper; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cabbage; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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 :
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
VEGETABLE MEDLEY
A vegetable medley that is soooo good!
Provided by UPPERAIRS
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 2h10m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
EASY VEGETABLE RICE MEDLEY
Make and share this Easy Vegetable Rice Medley recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SouthernBell2627
Categories Rice
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet.
- Add onion, carrot, celery, and red pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add broth; bring to a boil.
- Stir in rice and peas; cover.
- Simmer 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
- ****To save time, replace all the veggies with 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables or frozen broccoli florets and add them when you would have added the peas.
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
HONEY-MUSTARD STEAMED GREEN MEDLEY
Serve up an all-in-one side dish of broccoli, green beans, peas and leeks, glazed with sweet vinaigrette
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Whisk the oil with the mustard, honey and vinegar in a large bowl and season.
- Put the leeks in the water, bring back to the boil, then simmer gently for 1 min. Add the beans and cook for 2 mins, then add the broccoli and simmer everything for 4 mins. Finally, add the peas, bring back to the boil and simmer for 1 min more. Drain really well, then tip into the large bowl and toss through the dressing. Serve straight away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein
MOM'S VEGETABLE BAKE
This is my favorite thing to eat at Thanksgiving, but it is good any time! Usually the first thing to disappear at our house.
Provided by itsnevrenough
Categories Cauliflower
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook vegetables according to package directions and drain.
- Place cooked vegetables in ungreased 9X13" pan.
- Mix cheese, mayonnaise and onions together and pour on top of vegetables.
- Top with crushed crackers and then melted butter.
- Bake uncovered 35 minutes at 350.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.4, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 37.6, Sodium 362.4, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 5.1
APPLEBEE'S VEGETABLE MEDLEY
A zesty, flavorful vegetable blend from the folks at Applebee's posted in response to a recipe request. Cooking time is approximate.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Corn
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rinse and wash all vegetables under cold water.
- Cut the ends off of the zucchini and squash, then down the center lengthwise.
- Using knife, cut into 1/4 inch bias half moons.
- Slice red pepper in half and remove the stem, core and remove seeds.
- Cut each half in half, then slice lengthwise into 1/4" julienne strips.
- Slice both ends of red onion off, remove peel and core.
- Slice lengthwise for a 1/4 inch julienne cut.
- Peel carrots.
- Trim top end of carrot and narrow bottom end to result in a 4 inch length of (somewhat) uniform width.
- Cut each piece in half lengthwise, then cut the halves into quarters, result should be approximately 1/4 inch x 4 inch sticks.
- Heat butter or margarine in a sauté pan over medium heat taking caution not to scorch.
- Add salt, sugar and garlic.
- Add vegetables (start with carrots and work back up the list- denser vegetables take longer to heat) and cook until hot and crisp/tender.
- When vegetables are all in pan and cooking, add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and parsley.
- Mix thoroughly and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 785.2, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.8, Protein 2.4
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will have the best flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables are a good option.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will be mushy and bland. Cook them just until they are tender-crisp.
- Season the vegetables well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good basic seasonings for vegetables. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
- Serve the vegetables immediately: Vegetables are best served hot or warm. If you need to store them, do so in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This vegetable medley is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and nutritious.
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