Grilled Herbed Mushroom Vegetable Medley Food

GRILLED HERBED MUSHROOM VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Clean and prepare mushrooms by slicing a thin slice off the bottom of each stem.
• Thinly slice mushroom stems and caps.
• Combine mushrooms, bell pepper, zucchini and squash in a large bowl.
• Combine melted butter, thyme, basil, chives, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Pour over vegetables and toss to coat well.
• Transfer to a 20x14 inch sheet of heavy duty foil.
• Wrap into a packet sealing edges well, leaving space for heat to circulate.
• Grill on covered grill over medium coals 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender.

GRILLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Place potatoes and sweet potato on an 18x15-in. piece of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with half of the garlic, parsley, salt and lemon-pepper. Seal packet tightly. Grill, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat for 20 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, place mushrooms, onion, green pepper, zucchini and summer squash on a 20x18-in. piece of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with remaining butter; sprinkle with remaining seasonings. Seal packet tightly. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 10 minutes on each side or until the vegetables are crisp-tender., Combine the contents of both packets in a serving bowl; sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sour cream if desired.

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.

CREAMED MUSHROOM MEDLEY

Steps:

• Remove stems from shiitake mushrooms; discard or save for stock. Thinly slice shiitake caps; quarter button or cremini mushrooms. Toss together. (mushrooms can be prepared ahead, covered and chilled for up to a day).
• Heat 1 T butter in a large frying pan over medium heat until hot and bubbly. Add half of the mushrooms and 1 T lemon juice. Saute 3 minutes, turning frequently or until lightly browned and almost cooked. Turn into a bowl. Again with more butter and juice, saute remaining mushrooms in the same manner; turn into bowl.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Drain juices from bowl into pan; add shallot and garlic. Cook 2 minutes or until softened. Meanwhile stir in flour, salt and pepper into 1/2 cup cream; pour into shallot mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; bubble 1 minute.
• Return mushrooms to pan. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until hot, bubbling and sauce has thickened. Turn into warmed serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley and drizzle with remaining 2 T cream.

MUSHROOM MEDLEY

Steps:

• Add oil to large nonstick frying pan or skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and red pepper and saute for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in garlic and green onions. Continue to cook and stir for a couple of minutes longer.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Nutritional Information: Per serving: 54 calories, 2 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 3.5 g fat, 0.3 g saturated fat, 1.5 g fiber, 4 mg sodium (not including added salt). Calories from fat: 58%.

HERB VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Place vegetables and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 9-11 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Meanwhile, combine the thyme, basil, salt and pepper. Drain vegetables; drizzle with oil and vinegar. Sprinkle with seasoning mixture and toss to coat.

GRILLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY WITH BLUE CHEESE BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small bowl, blend blue cheese, butter and lemon juice thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• In a blender, combine olive oil, basil and roasted garlic and blend until smooth. Pour over the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper and marinate for 20 minutes. Grill the vegetables over medium-high heat and create grill marks on all sides, approximately 4 minutes each.
• Remove to a serving dish and top with the prepared butter. (Prep time includes marinating time for vegetables).

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.

MARINATED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, whisk together the vinegar, oil, onion, sugar, salt, basil, oregano and garlic powder. Bring mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes.
• In a large bowl, add the artichoke hearts, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot and mushrooms. Pour the vinegar mixture over all and toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Serve using a slotted spoon.

ROASTED MUSHROOM MEDLEY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Remove the stems from the caps, chop off the ends, and cut into large pieces.
• Cut the mushrooms into pieces no larger than 2 inches in size.
• Mix the olive oil with the garlic, herbs and seasonings in an ovenproof casserole dish large enough to fit all of the mushrooms.
• Add the mushrooms, and mix well, coating the mushrooms with the flavored oil.
• Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until cooked through.
• Remove from the heat, and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar.

GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the oil, salt, parsley and basil. Add vegetables and toss to coat. Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 28 in. x 18 in.). Dot with butter. Fold foil around vegetables and seal tightly. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until corn is tender, turning once. Open carefully to allow steam to escape.