Pea Pod Carrot Medley Food

PEA POD CARROT MEDLEY

Steps:

• Place carrots and water to cover in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Add peas; simmer, covered, until peas are crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain and remove vegetables from pan; set aside., In same pan, mix remaining ingredients until cornstarch is dissolved; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add vegetables; toss to coat.

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.

STEAMED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Place the cauliflower, carrots and onion in steamer basket.
• Cover and steam over boiling water for 10 minutes.
• Add mushroom and steam 5 minutes more or until vegetables are just tender.
• Meanwhile, melt margarine.
• Add lemon juice, basil and marjoram.
• To serve, place vegetables in serving bowl.
• Pour lemon mixture over vegetables and toss to coat.

PEA PODS AND GREENS MEDLEY

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling. Stir in collard greens, vinegar, onion powder, seasoned salt and garlic powder. Return to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and boil gently 10 minutes.
• Stir in carrots. Cover; cook 8 minutes. Stir in pea pods; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until carrots and pea pods are crisp-tender. Serve with red pepper sauce.

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.

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.

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

PEA POD MEDLEY

Steps:

• MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine all ingredients cover. Microwave on high for 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are thoroughly heated, stirring twice during cooking.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/2 Cup * Calories: 60 * Calories from Fat: 25 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 3 g 5% * Saturated Fat: 1 g 5% * Cholesterol: 0 mg 0% * Sodium: 70 mg 3% * Total Carbohydrate: 6 g 2% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 2 g * Protein: 2 g * Vitamin A: 8% * Vitamin C: 20% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 4% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

PEA POD MEDLEY

Steps:

• MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine all ingredients cover. Microwave on high for 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are thoroughly heated, stirring twice during cooking.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/2 Cup * Calories: 60 * Calories from Fat: 25 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 3 g 5% * Saturated Fat: 1 g 5% * Cholesterol: 0 mg 0% * Sodium: 70 mg 3% * Total Carbohydrate: 6 g 2% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 2 g * Protein: 2 g * Vitamin A: 8% * Vitamin C: 20% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 4% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

CARROT & SQUASH ROASTED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Melt butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat; stir in sage and garlic.
• Place remaining ingredients in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
• Pour butter mixture over vegetables; stir to coat.
• Cover and bake 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-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.

POTATO VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a greased 1-qt. baking dish, combine the potatoes, carrots, onion, broth and 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt. Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes. Stir in zucchini and remaining seasoned salt. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.