Italian Vegetable Medley Microwave Recipes

ITALIAN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Microwave vegetables according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cheese, bread crumbs, garlic powder, seasoned salt and pepper. Drain vegetables; stir in butter. Sprinkle with cheese mixture.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE MEDLEY (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Place frozen vegetables and water in microwave-safe bowl and cook in microwave per package directions.
• Meanwhile, combine cheese, bread crumbs, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Remove vegetables from microwave and drain; stir in butter.
• Sprinkle cheese mixture over vegetables and serve.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Place olive oil and garlic in a 2 1/2 - or 3-quart microwavable dish. Add eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, mushrooms, onion, and Italian seasoning. Cover with a glass lid or plastic wrap, turning one edge back. Microwave at 100% power (700 watts) 5 to 6 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring after 3 minutes.Stir in tomato and Parmesan cheese. Microwave, covered, at 100% power 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender, stirring after 3 minutes.Sprinkle vegetables with salt and stir well. Top with mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese. Cover and let stand 2 minutes or until cheese melts.Serve over hot cooked pasta or as a side dish with grilled or broiled steak.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large nonstick frying pan put the olive oil, garlic and red chili flakes (optional). Heat over high heat until the edges of the garlic start to brown.
• Add the carrots, yellow squash and zucchini and stir to blend.
• Add the Italian seasoning and stir again.
• Flip the vegetables over occasionally using a spachula. Some of the vegetables should get brown spots on them, but the vegetables taste best if there is still a slight crispness to them.
• When the vegetables are ready, add salt.
• Turn off heat.
• If desired, stir in a deseeded and diced roma (plum) tomato at this time-optional.
• I have had similar recipes at Italian restaurants, so I eventually made up my own recipe to go with my meals at home.

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.

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.

ITALIAN ROASTED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Spread broccoli, cauliflower and carrots on a large baking sheet.
• Drizzle olive oil over vegetables.
• Sprinkle on Italian dressing mix and shredded parmesan.
• Toss vegetables with hands until evenly coated in oil and seasoning.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.