**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.
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
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.
ROASTED VEGETABLE MEDLEY
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
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
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.
CREAMY VEGETABLE MEDLEY
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
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
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Yield 4 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 4
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
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
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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
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
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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