Green Vegetable Medley Food

ROASTED GREEN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Quarter the zucchini lengthwise and then cut in half. Place in a gallon resealable plastic bag along with the trimmed asparagus and green beans.
• Add in the olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Seal and toss to completely coat the vegetables. Release any extra air from the bag and store in the refrigerator, along with the Parmesan, until ready to roast.
• When ready to roast, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Remove the vegetable mix from the bag and spread it onto a sheet pan. Roast until the vegetables are tender and beginning to brown, 18 to 20 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time. Remove the vegetables from the oven and sprinkle the Parmesan over the top.

ROASTED GREEN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons oil. Divide between two 15x10x1-in. pans coated with cooking spray., Roast until tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients with remaining oil; toss with vegetables.

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.

GREEN GREEN SPRING VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for 1 minute only. Lift the beans from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve and immerse them in a bowl of ice water. Add the snap peas to the same boiling water and cook for 1 minute, until al dente, adding them to the ice water and the beans. Cut the asparagus into 2-inch lengths diagonally and cook in the boiling water for 2 minutes, and add to the ice water. Cut the broccolini in half, boil for 1 minute, and add to the ice water. When all the vegetables in the water are cold, drain well.
• When ready to serve, heat the butter and oil in a very large saute pan or large pot. Saute the shallots over medium heat for 5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned. Add the drained vegetables to the shallots with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper and toss. Cook just until the vegetables are heated through. Serve hot.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
• To blanch and refresh vegetables:
• 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.
• Variations:
• 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.

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

THE GREAT GREEN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Steam or boil broccoli, beans and peas together until tender, drain and set aside.
• cook1/2 cup onions in 2 tbsp of butter till tender.
• Add cornstarch, salt, pepper and sour cream; mix well.
• Stir in green vegetables.
• Put in a greased 2 qt casserole dish.
• Mixture can be refrigerated overnight at this point and finished before cooking.
• Top with grated cheese.
• Combine remaining 2 tbsp of butter and cracker crumbs; sprinkle over cheese.
• Bake 30 minutes.

SUMMER VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the butter, parsley, basil, chives, salt and pepper. Add the vegetables; toss to coat. , Place vegetables in a disposable foil pan. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat for 5 minutes; stir. Grill 5 minutes longer or until the vegetables are tender.

GARDEN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Cut the yellow squash, zucchini, onion and green pepper into 2-in. x 1/2-in. strips. In a large skillet or wok, simmer vegetables, garlic and seasonings in broth over medium heat. Stir constantly until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes; heat through.

HONEY-MUSTARD STEAMED GREEN MEDLEY

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Whisk the oil with the mustard, honey and vinegar in a large bowl and season.
• Put the leeks in the water, bring back to the boil, then simmer gently for 1 min. Add the beans and cook for 2 mins, then add the broccoli and simmer everything for 4 mins. Finally, add the peas, bring back to the boil and simmer for 1 min more. Drain really well, then tip into the large bowl and toss through the dressing. Serve straight away.

GREEN BEAN MEDLEY

Steps:

• Steam or cook carrots and green beans in boiling water.
• Cook until tender, but still firm.
• Melt butter over medium heat.
• Saute onions and mushrooms until almost tender.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Stir in green beans, carrots, seasoned salt, garlic, and white pepper.
• Cover and cook five minutes on low heat.

FRESH VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Wash and cut tops of of the bell peppers.
• Cut in half and wash out seeds.
• Dice all of them up and mix them together in a bowl.
• Wash and cut ends off the green onions.
• Chop them up and add to peppers mixture.
• Store in airtight container until ready to use.

GREEN BEAN OR VEGETABLE MEDLEY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Stir soup, sour cream, pepper, veggies, 2/3 cup of fried onions and 1/4 cup swiss cheese in 2 quart casserole.
• Cover and bake 40 minutes at 350.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese & onions over and bake for another 5 minutes.

MOM'S VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in butter for 6-8 minutes. Add zucchini; cook and stir over medium heat until tender. Add tomato and soup mix; cook and stir until tomato is tender.

SAUTéED VEGETABLE MEDLEY WITH BACON

Steps:

• Microwave beans and carrots in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
• Add Worcestershire sauce and butter to reserved drippings; cook 1 min. or until butter is melted, stirring occasionally. Add sugar snap peas, frozen peas and bean mixture; stir. Cook 4 to 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add half each of the dill and bacon; mix well. Sprinkle with remaining dill and bacon.

GREEK VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat 1 tbsp oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook onions and garlic until softened or about 5 minutes In a large shallow baking dish coated with cooking spray, place potatoes, zucchini and peppers in one overlapping layer, alternating them. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with sauteed onions and garlic.
• Pour tomatoes over layer veggies, season with parsley and oregano and add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add enough water to come halfway up the veggies. Bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until all veggies are tender.