Best 11 Sunshine Vegetable Medley Recipes

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**Sunshine Vegetable Medley: A Symphony of Colors and Flavors**

Welcome to a vibrant culinary journey with our Sunshine Vegetable Medley, a delightful dish that captures the essence of summer's bounty. This medley of fresh, seasonal vegetables is a symphony of colors and flavors, offering a delightful balance of sweetness, crunch, and earthy goodness. From the tender-crisp zucchini and bell peppers to the succulent cherry tomatoes and sweet corn, each ingredient contributes its unique charm to create a harmonious and satisfying dish. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a hearty main course or a meat-lover looking for a vibrant side dish, the Sunshine Vegetable Medley is sure to tantalize your taste buds and brighten up your table. With three variations – a classic roasted medley, a zesty lemon-herb medley, and a tangy balsamic medley – this recipe offers something for every palate. So, gather your fresh vegetables, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the beauty and flavors of nature's finest.

Let's cook with our recipes!

COLORFUL VEGETABLE MEDLEY SIDE DISH



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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

1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 medium carrots thinly sliced
1 large onion, sliced and quartered
1 cup sliced celery
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups thinly sliced cabbage

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

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.

ROASTED VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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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

1 lb brussel sprouts ((washed, trimmed and halved))
3 large carrots ((washed, peeled (optional), and cut into 2 inch long strips - halved or quartered depending on thickness))
2 large parsnips ((washed, peeled (optional), and cut into 2 inch long strips - halved or quartered depending on thickness))
3 whole beets ((washed and trimmed, halved and then cut into bite size chunks))
1 Tbsp garlic ((finely minced or thinly sliced))
2 Tbsp olive oil ((extra virgin))
2 tsp thyme ((fresh or dried thyme))
1 tsp rosemary ((fresh or dried rosemary))
1/2 tsp each, salt & pepper ((to taste))

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

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.

CREAMY VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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This vegetable dish is so easy and so good. It can be made early and baked later. You can also double this recipe and bake in a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Provided by Toni

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower combination
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
⅓ cup sour cream
1 (2.8 ounce) package French-fried onions, divided
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook vegetables according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl combine vegetables, mushroom soup, 1/2 cup cheese, sour cream, 1/2 can fried onions and pepper. Transfer to a deep pie plate.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and fried onions; bake 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 599.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

BBQ VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
10 small tomatoes, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
1 crookneck squash, sliced
1 zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Salt
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Pour the oil in a large bowl and add the peppers, tomatoes, onion, squash, zucchini, and basil in a bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let vegetables stand for 10 minutes before placing them into a BBQ wok basket.
  • Heat the grill to medium. Place vegetables (in the wok basket) on the grill and cook, stirring occasionally. Remove the vegetables from the grill and serve immediately.

SAUTEED VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

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:

  • 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.
  • To blanch and refresh vegetables:
  • 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.
  • Variations:
  • Toss vegetables together in a medium bowl.

VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large carrots, peeled and julienne
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 yellow squash, julienne
2 ounces red bell pepper, julienne
Vegetable seasoning

Steps:

  • Cook the carrots in chicken stock until crisp tender. Shock them in cold water and dry.
  • In a small pan, melt the butter. Add the carrots, squash, and red pepper, and saute until crisp-tender. Adjust seasoning, to taste, with vegetable seasoning. Keep warm until ready to serve.

TERRA FIRMA VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 pound fresh asparagus, tough ends snapped off or sliced off
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 red onion minced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced julienne
1 red bell pepper, stems and seeds removed and sliced julienne
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
1 pound green beans, blanched
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt

Steps:

  • Steam the broccoli and set aside covered in a warm place. Then begin steaming the asparagus until fork tender, remove from heat and keep warm.
  • While the broccoli and asparagus are steaming, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.. Saute the onion until translucent and add the carrots. When the carrots begin to soften, add the red bell pepper, parsley and tarragon and continue cooking until the bell pepper is tender. Fold in green beans. Season with cayenne pepper and salt.
  • Arrange asparagus and broccoli on serving dish and spoon rest of vegetable mixture over.

WINTER VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 pound snow peas
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup butter (1 stick) melted
Garlic powder to taste
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring water to a boil and add vegetables successively starting with broccoli and cauliflower, about 3 minutes, then snow peas about 3 more minutes, then cherry tomatoes, until all vegetables are fork tender (a fork can easily be poked through). Transfer vegetables to a large mixing bowl and season with garlic powder and salt and pepper, to taste, and toss with melted butter.

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

Tips:

  • Choose vibrant vegetables: Select a variety of brightly colored vegetables to ensure a visually appealing and nutrient-rich medley. Bell peppers, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini are excellent options.
  • Prepare vegetables evenly: Cut the vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking. This will prevent some vegetables from becoming overcooked while others remain undercooked.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like basil, thyme, and oregano add a burst of flavor to the vegetable medley. Chop them finely and sprinkle them over the vegetables before roasting.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: To allow the vegetables to roast properly, spread them out in a single layer on the baking sheet. Overcrowding the pan will steam the vegetables instead of roasting them.
  • Season generously: Before roasting, toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can also add other spices and herbs like garlic powder, paprika, or cumin for an extra layer of flavor.
  • Roast at a high temperature: High heat caramelizes the vegetables, enhancing their natural sweetness and creating a slightly crispy texture. Aim for a temperature between 400°F and 450°F.
  • Keep an eye on the vegetables: Roasting times may vary depending on the types of vegetables used and the size of the pieces. Check on them regularly to ensure they don't overcook.

Conclusion:

The Sunshine Vegetable Medley is a vibrant, flavorful, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, main course, or even as a topping for salads, tacos, or grain bowls. With its colorful array of roasted vegetables, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon dressing, this recipe is a celebration of summer's bounty. Experiment with different vegetable combinations and seasonings to create a medley that suits your taste preferences. Whether you're looking for a healthy weeknight dinner or a side dish to impress your guests, the Sunshine Vegetable Medley is sure to be a hit.

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