Chilled Vegetable Medley Recipes

COLORFUL VEGETABLE MEDLEY SIDE DISH

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.

VEGETABLE MEDLEY

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.

SAUTEED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

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 WITH CHIPOTLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
• Combine sweet potato and carrots in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup parsley and 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder.
• Cook in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Add bell pepper and remaining parsley and cook until vegetables are cooked through but slightly crunchy, about 10 minutes more.
• Remove from the oven and add salt and more chipotle powder to taste.

GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the oil, salt, parsley and basil. Add vegetables and toss to coat. Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 28 in. x 18 in.). Dot with butter. Fold foil around vegetables and seal tightly. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until corn is tender, turning once. Open carefully to allow steam to escape.

GRILLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Place potatoes and sweet potato on an 18x15-in. piece of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with half of the garlic, parsley, salt and lemon-pepper. Seal packet tightly. Grill, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat for 20 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, place mushrooms, onion, green pepper, zucchini and summer squash on a 20x18-in. piece of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with remaining butter; sprinkle with remaining seasonings. Seal packet tightly. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 10 minutes on each side or until the vegetables are crisp-tender., Combine the contents of both packets in a serving bowl; sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sour cream if desired.

CREAMY VEGETABLE MEDLEY

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.

ROASTED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

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.

GLAZED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Place parsnips in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add the carrots. Cook 7-9 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain and keep warm., In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the zucchini and red pepper; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from the skillet and keep warm. , In the same skillet, melt butter; stir in the brown sugar and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually stir in the water, seasoned salt, lemon-pepper and dill. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add the vegetables; stir to coat.

MARINATED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, whisk together the vinegar, oil, onion, sugar, salt, basil, oregano and garlic powder. Bring mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes.
• In a large bowl, add the artichoke hearts, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot and mushrooms. Pour the vinegar mixture over all and toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Serve using a slotted spoon.

CHILLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Combine the first seven (7) ingredients in a large skillet; bring to a boil.
• Add the zucchini, squash, carrots and red pepper; cover and reduce the heat. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Drain well; rinse in cold water.
• Transfer the vegetables to a serving dish, add the celery seed and toss well. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan, combine the salad dressing, sugar substitute, vinegar and water; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Pour over the vegetables.
• Cover and refrigerate until chilled, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SIMPLE VEGETABLE MEDLEY

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

CAJUN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Wash okra; pat dry with paper towels.
• Trim off stems and caps; slice 1/4-inch thick.
• In a large skillet, heat oil.
• Saute okra with onion, corn and bell pepper about 5 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes thyme oregano, paprika, salt and cayenne pepper.
• Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

WINTER-VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Peel sweet potato and slice in food processor. Peel white potato and slice in food processor.
• Heat large nonstick skillet until it is very hot.
• Reduce heat to medium, and add oil. Saute potatoes, turning often.
• Meanwhile, mince garlic and add to potatoes as they cook.
• Halve butternut squash, and set aside half for another use. Remove seeds and peel remaining half, and slice in food processor; slice carrots. Add squash and carrots to potatoes, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, turning occasionally.
• Wash and chop sage, and add to vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of stock to vegetables, stir, cover and continue to cook over low heat.
• Wash, quarter and core apples; slice in food processor.
• Add apples to vegetables. Cook another few minutes, until apples are soft.

GREEN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Fill a 12-inch skillet with about 1 inch of cold water. Place over high heat; bring to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add asparagus; cover, and simmer until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove asparagus from skillet, and transfer to serving plate. Pour off water from skillet.
• Return skillet to heat, and melt butter. Add leek, and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Add spinach and peas, season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper; cover, and cook until spinach is wilted and peas are tender, about 3 minutes. Turn the vegetables out of the skillet over asparagus, and serve immediately.

CARAMELIZED-VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Melt margarine in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook onions, potatoes and brown sugar in margarine 12 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Stir in mushrooms and thyme. Cook 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until potatoes are tender.
• Stir in vinegar and salt. Add spinach and tomato; toss. Cook 1 minute.

ROASTED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Put all vegetables into large baking pan (I use a large disposable pan, but have lost the cover that gave the dimensions for it. Use one that fits all the vegetables at once).
• Add olive oil and red wine vinegar and coat all vegetables using your hands.
• Add garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix well.
• Bake in the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Serve warm.

GRILLED HERBED MUSHROOM VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Clean and prepare mushrooms by slicing a thin slice off the bottom of each stem.
• Thinly slice mushroom stems and caps.
• Combine mushrooms, bell pepper, zucchini and squash in a large bowl.
• Combine melted butter, thyme, basil, chives, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Pour over vegetables and toss to coat well.
• Transfer to a 20x14 inch sheet of heavy duty foil.
• Wrap into a packet sealing edges well, leaving space for heat to circulate.
• Grill on covered grill over medium coals 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender.

HOT PICKLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, add carrots sprinkle with 1/4 cup of pickling salt and cover with cold water.
• (Keep carrots separate or they will tint the cauliflower orange).
• Add cauliflower and jalapeño peppers in a separate bowl.
• Sprinkle with 3/4 cup pickling salt and cover with cold water.
• Let these set for 1 hour.
• Drain and rinse vegetables.
• Bring brine to a boil.
• Let simmer for 5 minutes.
• Sterilize 14 pint or 7 quart jars and lids.
• Into each hot jar layer the vegetables in order of:.
• Carrots, 2-3 red habanaros, cauliflower and 3-4 green jalapeños.
• (Repeat for quart jars).
• Top with hot brine (stir brine occasionally to distribute the garlic).
• Seal with hot lids and process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.
• Let set for at least two week before using.

MARINATED GRILLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; add eggplant, squash and peas. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours, turning once. , Drain and discard marinade. Place vegetables in a grill basket or disposable foil pan with slits cut in the bottom. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until tender, stirring once.