Mixed Grains Baked With Herbs Vegetables And Cheese Recipes

HERB ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with foil.
• In a large bowl combine olive oil, oregano (or thyme), rosemary, garlic, and salt and pepper; mix until well blended.
• Add the prepared onion, potatoes, bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini to the seasoned oil mixture.
• Toss with a slotted spoon until all vegetables are well coated.
• Place seasoned vegetables in the foil-lined baking dish.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
• Remove baking dish from oven and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the roasted vegetables.
• Return baking dish to oven and roast for 5 more minutes (or until the cheese just begins to melt).

CHEESY MIXED VEGETABLE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Grease large casserole dish.
• Combine vegetables, half the pimiento's, soup, sour cream, pepper, half of the onions and half of the cheese in a bowl.
• Mix.
• Spoon mixture into casserole dish.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle remaining onions and cheese on top and bake for another five minutes or until melted.
• Remove casserole from oven and sprinkle with remaining pimiento's.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

HERBED VEGGIE MIX-UP

Steps:

• Place beans and carrots in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 7-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms and onion; saute until tender. Stir in the parsley, salt, oregano, basil, pepper, green beans and carrots; heat through.

MIXED ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Place eggplant, bell peppers, onion, zucchini and mushrooms in 3-quart casserole. Sprinkle evenly with basil.
• Mix oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Drizzle evenly over vegetables.
• Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Add tomato; toss to coat. Bake uncovered about 15 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Serve with cheese.

VEGETABLE CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain. In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until cheese is melted. Stir in vegetables., Transfer to a greased 2-1/2 cup baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and vegetables are tender. Let stand for 3-5 minutes before serving.

ROASTED MIXED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Prepare the vegetables: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Add the vegetables to a rimmed sheet pan. Add 2 tablespoons oil, the salt, pepper and thyme (if using), and gently toss vegetables to coat. Use your hands to spread the vegetables out into one layer, spacing them evenly all over the pan.
• Transfer to the oven and roast until they are tender and browned, 30 to 40 minutes, stirring at least once during roasting for even cooking.
• While vegetables roast, you can make yogurt sauce if you like: In a small bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Serve roasted vegetables with a dollop of garlic yogurt, if desired, and a drizzle of oil on top.

BAKED MIXED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat 2 tblsps of butter in a saucepan.
• Add flour and stir till bubbly.
• Remove from fire and add milk all at once, stirring quickly with a wire whisk so that no lumps form.
• Return to fire and bring to a boil, stirring all the time.
• When the sauce thickens, remove from fire.
• Add 1/2 cup cheese, save the other half for topping.
• Cool slightly, add salt, pepper, lemon juice and sugar.
• Add cream (if using).
• Mix well.
• Put all the vegetables in an oven proof dish and pour the sauce over it.
• Stir lightly to coat the vegetables.
• Top with reserved cheese and dot with 1 tsp butter.
• Bake in a hot oven for 20 mins, finishing off under the grill for 5 mins, till the top is golden brown.

MIXED GRAIN AND HERB SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss together mixed cooked grains, mixed fresh herbs, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

CHEESE-TOPPED ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, carrots and onion in a large resealable plastic bag. Add 1-1/2 teaspoons oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; turn to coat. , Place potato mixture in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan (set bag aside). Bake at 425° for 20 minutes., Add the zucchini, red pepper, mushrooms and garlic to the reserved bag. Add the remaining oil, salt and pepper; turn to coat. Stir into potato mixture. , Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheeses and herbs.

BAKED MIXED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots, zucchini, onions and red peppers. Add the oil, garlic, tarragon, thyme, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Divide between two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

MIXED GRAINS

Steps:

• Add brown rice, wheat berries and rye berries to a large pot with a lid.
• Add 2 cups water and 2 cups stock and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until grains are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 40-50 minutes.
• Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and serve or store in air tight container for future uses.

MIXED GRAIN PILAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil and butter in a large ovenproof Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add mushrooms. Raise heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in all of the grains. Cook, stirring often, 12 minutes. Stir in stock; bring to a boil.
• Cover, and transfer to oven. Bake until grains are tender, 40 to 50 minutes (check after 40 minutes, but don't remove lid before then). Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
• Add grains, and stir well, coating them with oil. Cook, stirring often, for about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in stock, and bring to a boil. Cover pot, and put in oven. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes (check after 30 minutes; remove lid and cook a little longer if grains need to be softer). Fold in chopped herbs. Drizzle with Marsala wine. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
• To reheat: Place the pilaf mixture in a buttered, ovenproof casserole. Do not fold in the herbs or add Marsala. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve. When ready to serve, bring the pilaf to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Drizzle with Marsala. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the top of the casserole, and butter it. Place the parchment on the pilaf, butter-side down. Place in the oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.

MIXED GRAINS BAKED WITH HERBS, VEGETABLES AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring stock to boil in medium saucepan.
• Add barley and wild rice and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
• Stir in brown rice and cook 10 minutes.
• Pour into a large (at least 2 1/2 qt) baking dish.
• Heat oil in skillet; add onion and saute 5 minutes.
• Stir in mushrooms and cook until brown and juicy, about 10 minutes.
• Scrape mixture into grains.
• Stir in tomatoes, lemon peel, olives, parsley, thyme, basil and pepper.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and stir in bulghur.
• Cover and return to oven for 25 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed and grains are tender.
• Fluff with fork; gently stir in cheese and peas.
• Cover and let stand 10 minutes before serving.