Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Savory Squash and Red Pepper Medley, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body. This versatile dish showcases the vibrant hues and sweet flavors of butternut squash and red bell peppers, roasted to perfection and tossed in a zesty blend of herbs and spices. Indulge in three tempting variations – a hearty main course, a satisfying side dish, and a flavorful vegetarian alternative – each offering a unique twist on this wholesome medley. Prepare to be captivated by the medley's versatility and savor the goodness of roasted vegetables in every bite.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
SAUTEED SQUASH MEDLEY
"This recipe never lasts long on our table. I usually serve it with an Italian-style entree." We think it's a great partner for most any main dish! Kay Ayotte - Albion, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the squash, zucchini, mushrooms, onion and red pepper in butter for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic salt and pepper; sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED SQUASH VEGETABLE MEDLEY
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
PEPPERED SQUASH RELISH
I cook for a local middle school and have been making this relish more than 25 years. Whenever I take it to a dinner or picnic, it is sure to go fast, and I get lots of requests for the recipe. Sometimes I put it into gift baskets with other homemade goodies. -Rose Cole Salem, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 4 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Drain vegetable mixture. Rinse in cold water and drain again. Place vegetables in a Dutch oven. Add sugars, vinegar, celery seed, turmeric and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until liquid is clear., Remove from heat; cool. Spoon into containers. Refrigerate, covered, up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 898mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
QUICK SUMMER SQUASH MEDLEY
"This dish is delicious as a side, but you can also add some cooked chicken or turkey sausage and serve it over rice for a complete meal." Jennifer Leighty - West Salem, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, squash and green pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and pepper flakes if desired; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SQUASH MEDLEY
I finally got my family to like squash after I came across this unique recipe. I serve this delicious dish often, especially when squash abounds in our garden. -Dolores Wolff Rosenberg, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan. Add squash and zucchini. Bring to a boil; cook for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings., In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Add the squash, brown sugar and seasonings. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
TWO-SEASON SQUASH MEDLEY
Both winter and summer squash star in this fun, colorful vegetable stir-fry. I've cooked in several restaurants and for many guests in my home, and this dish has been well-received for years. -Mary Beth LaFlamme, Eagle Bridge, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil over medium heat. Add vegetables, garlic and thyme. Cook and stir until tender, about 15 minutes. Add garlic salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND RED PEPPER CASSEROLE
Categories Pepper Vegetable Bake Vegetarian Butternut Squash Fall Gourmet
Yield Serves 6 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- With a sharp knife cut squash crosswise into 2-inch-thick slices. Working with 1 slice at a time, cut side down, cut away peel and seeds and cut squash into 1-inch cubes (about 9 cups).
- In a large bowl stir together squash, bell pepper, oil, garlic, herbs, black pepper, and salt to taste. Transfer mixture to a 2- to 2 1/2-quart gratin dish or other shallow baking dish and sprinkle evenly with Parmesan.
- Bake casserole in middle of oven until squash is tender and top is golden, about 1 hour.
SUMMER VEGGIE MEDLEY
Zucchini, mushrooms, onions and garlic along with tomatoes fresh from the garden. Even the children will eat their veggies! To keep this low fat - use reduced or no fat mozzarella.
Provided by Denise
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or dutch oven.
- Add the zucchini, mushrooms, onion and spices and saute until tender.
- Add the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese and continue cooking until cheese is melted and tomatoes are warmed through.
- Top with the parmesan cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.5, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 27, Sodium 246.6, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 10.5
MEXICAN STYLE SQUASH MEDLEY
This is an old family recipe. We cooked it without measuring ingredients so I had to stop and weigh and measure in order to post it! Not hot spicy, but a different and flavorful way to cook summer produce and it is even better the next day (if it lasts that long).
Provided by 16Paws
Categories Corn
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in large lidded skillet.
- Add squash, onion and garlic and saute until tender crisp.
- Add jalepeno (if using), tomatoes, corn, chili powder, salt and pepper.
- Cover pan, reduce heat and simmer until it all cooks down (about 25 minutes, more or less to your taste). Stir occasionally.
- Uncover pan, sprinkle cheese on top. Serve after cheese melts.
- This lends itself nicely to whatever else you have around. Chopped bell peppers are a nice addition.
CROOKNECK SQUASH MEDLEY
This was the only way we kids would eat squash when I was young. I tend to overcook it a little, cause I like it to start to caramelize. Unknown yield.
Provided by charlie 5
Categories Corn
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sauté the onion in butter until almost translucent. Add the squash and cook until tender. Add one half of a bag of frozen corn. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook to desired doneness.
SQUASH MEDLEY
Make and share this Squash Medley recipe from Food.com.
Provided by weekend cooker
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h20m
Yield 8 squash, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle squash with salt.
- In a slow cooker, layer half of the squash, tomatoes, onions, and green pepper.
- Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
- Layer the other half of vegetables, and top with remaining brown sugar.
- Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water, and pour this into slow cooker.
- Top with bacon. Sprinkle bread crumbs over top.
- Cover, and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
FRESH GARDEN MEDLEY
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
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
Tips:
- Select the right squash: Choose firm, heavy squash with deep-colored skin.
- Cut squash safely: Use a sharp knife and cut the squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and pulp.
- Roast the squash and red peppers: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the squash and red peppers with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 30-40 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
- Make the vinaigrette: While the squash and red peppers are roasting, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the medley: In a large bowl, combine the roasted squash and red peppers, arugula, goat cheese, and pecans.
- Serve immediately: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the medley and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Conclusion:
This savory squash and red pepper medley is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The roasted squash and red peppers are packed with flavor, and the arugula, goat cheese, and pecans add a nice crunch and tang. The vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch, bringing all of the flavors together. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
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