Italian Steamed Vegetables Recipes

ITALIAN MIXED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Bring vegetables and water to a boil in a large nonstick skillet. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Uncover; cook and stir until liquid is evaporated., Add the salad dressing, salt, basil and oregano. Cook and stir until heated through.

ITALIAN MARINATED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Make the Vegetables: Fill the stock pot with water and bring to a boil. Stir in the lemon juice and salt. Fill the pasta basket with the broccoli rabe, cauliflower, mushrooms, zucchini, and squash. Submerge in the boiling water and cook, covered for 2 minutes. Remove the basket and refresh the vegetables under cold running water.
• Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and mix with the pepper strips, artichokes, and olives.
• In a blender, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix on medium until completely blended. While the motor is running, slowly pour in the oils in a steady stream to make a smooth dressing.
• Pour the dressing over vegetables. Add the basil and toss well. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Arrange on a decorative platter garnished with fresh basil and lemon wedges.

HEALTHY STEAMED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Set up your steamer inside your pot with 1 1/2" water in the bottom of the pot and heat over medium-high heat until water is boiling.
• Deposit vegetables with a light salting and garlic to taste; season salt may be used, to taste.
• Replace lid and steam until vegetables are tender, but not mushy. Fork will insert easily, but will not tear veggies apart, when done.
• Remove to a bowl and serve as is.

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.

OVEN-ROASTED ITALIAN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Generously spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, toss vegetables with dressing. Spread vegetables in single layer in pan.
• Bake uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.

ITALIAN STEAMED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Slice the squash into thin circles, chop the onion and orange pepper into large chunks. If carrots are baby carrots, slice them into small circles, if they are PETITE (very small) baby carrots, add them into the bag whole. Place all vegetables into a Ziplock (or equivalent) microwave steam bag. Pour Light Italian Dressing over vegeatbles. Seal bag and shake dressing around so all vegetables are lightly coated. Microwave 6-7 minutes. Let sit one minute. Pour onto your plate and enjoy. They are all crisp and seasoned to perfection!

ROASTED ITALIAN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, mushrooms and orange pepper. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat. , Arrange vegetables in a single layer in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

STEAMED VEGETABLES AND AïOLI

Steps:

• Combine yolks, lemon juice, garlic, and pepper in a blender. With blender running, slowly drizzle in olive oil, and blend until an emulsion forms. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Place bowl of aïoli on platter. Surround with vegetables and eggs.
• • Raw eggs should not be used in food prepared for pregnant women, babies, young children, the elderly, or anyone whose health is compromised.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat; cook and stir onions, pepperoni sausage, and garlic until garlic is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer pepperoni mixture to a bowl and set aside.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in same pot; cook and stir carrots, cabbage, kosher salt, and black pepper until coated in hot oil. Place tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans into pot and scatter onion-pepperoni mixture over the top. Partially cover the pot and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 50 minutes.
• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with lightly-salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let potatoes cool. When cool enough to handle, cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
• Gently fold potatoes into the vegetable stew and cook until heated through, about 3 more minutes; drizzle stew with 1 tablespoon olive oil and serve.