Microwave Steamer Bag Carrot Cauliflower Medley Food

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

QUICK & EASY STEAMER BAG VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Steam the veggies in the microwave as directed on each of the bags you choose to use.
• Dissolve bouillon cubes in 1 cup of hot water. Combine vegetables, bouillon broth, sugar and tomatoes in large sauce pan. Added more water to cover vegetables if necessary. Chicken and/or chickpeas can be added if desired. Let simmer for 15 minutes or until heated thoroughly.
• Notes: we like the sugar in it because it cuts some of the acidity of the tomatoes. It also works well to place all the ingredients in a crock-pot and refrigerate overnight. Then just heat for about 4 hours on low for an easy meal the next day.

CARROT AND CAULIFLOWER MEDLEY

Steps:

• Cut carrots 1/4 inch slanting slices (approx 4 cups) and break cauliflower into flowerlets. Cook in boiling salted water 10 mins til tender. Plunge into cold water.
• Melt butter, mix in flour and mustard. Cook til bubbly. Remove from heat and add chicken broth and cream.
• Cook, stirring til thickened.
• Gradually add 1 cup of cheese, stirring til melted.
• Combine veggies and sauce in 2 qt casserole. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 350 15 mins (35 mins if chilled before baking).

SPROUTS & CAULIFLOWER MEDLEY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet add garlic and toss until it browns. You may now discard or leave in the garlic.
• Add onion to garlic oil, toss until the onion is almost golden.
• Add red pepper and toss for 2 minutes more.
• Add steamed Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower. Season with salt and pepper, toss gently.
• Add lemon peel & lemon slices. Cook until heated through. Remove lemon slices (or leave in). Serve immediately.

CAULIFLOWER BROCCOLI MEDLEY

Steps:

• Wash cauliflower and remove green leaves. Cut into bite-size pieces. Remove leaves and tough ends from broccoli. Cut into bite-size pieces also.
• Combine vegetables in a large bowl.
• Mix remaining ingredients and pour over vegetables. Toss gently.
• Chill several hours or overnight.
• Can be garnished with bacon bits when served. Best if chilled when it is served.