How To Season Mixed Vegetables Recipes

VEGETABLE SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 24-30 batches (1/2 cup total). , To use seasoning mix: Cook and drain vegetables. Add butter and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoning mix; toss until butter is melted. Sprinkle with almonds.

SAUTEED MIXED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high heat; meanwhile, prepare an ice-water bath. Generously salt boiling water and add haricots verts. Cook for 3 minutes and drain; immediately transfer haricots verts to ice-water bath until cool. Drain and set aside.
• Cut carrots and parsnips lengthwise into quarters. Trim tough center from each quarter and cut in half crosswise. Cut each piece in half again on the bias to create 1-inch pieces (you may need to cut parsnips again to create a 1-inch piece, depending on size).
• Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over high heat. Add carrots and parsnips in a single layer in skillet; season with salt. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• Uncover and add haricots verts and parsley; season with salt. Cook, stirring, until haricots verts are heated through, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.

GARLIC SEASONED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat the broth, garlic and vegetables in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Drain the vegetables well in a colander.

CALIFORNIA MIXED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place water in a saucepan and add frozen vegetables, celery and onion.
• Cook for 5-10 minutes until vegetables become slightly tender.
• Drain vegetables and place in a mixing bowl.
• Add mayonnaise and shredded cheddar cheese to vegetables and mix.
• Place mixture into a casserole dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
• Pour melted butter over vegetables.
• Sprinkle crushed butter flavored crackers over top.
• Bake for 20 - 30 minutes.
• ~NOTE~ The frozen veggies I buy includes carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower.

GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH EIGHT-SPICE SEASONING

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in processor. Blend 15 seconds. Transfer to small jar; cover tightly. (Spice mixture can be prepared 2 weeks ahead. Store in refrigerator.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Cut all vegetables into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with spice mixture. Grill until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes.