Squash And Snap Peas Medley Food

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS AND SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Cut off the tough ends of the asparagus and slice the stalks diagonally into 2-inch pieces. Snap off the stem ends of the snap peas and pull the string down the length of the vegetable.
• Warm the olive oil in a large saute pan over a medium heat and add the asparagus and snap peas. Add the salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, to taste, if desired. Cook for approximately 5 to10 minutes until al dente, tossing occasionally. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve hot.

TUSCAN PEA & SNAP PEA MEDLEY

Steps:

• Add vegetables to 2 cups boiling water in large skillet; cook 2 min. or until crisp-tender. Drain in colander.
• Heat dressing in same skillet on medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook 1 min. or until heated through.

SQUASH MEDLEY

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan. Add squash and zucchini. Bring to a boil; cook for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings., In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Add the squash, brown sugar and seasonings. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve with a slotted spoon.

FRESH GARDEN MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute carrot and red pepper in butter for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the zucchini, yellow squash and parsley; saute 3-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the salad dressing, pepper and salt.

BABY VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Trim sugar snap peas.
• Peel and slice carrots into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick diagonal slices.
• Cut asparagus, squash and zucchini diagonally in half.
• Set vegetables aside separately.
• In large saucepan of boiling salted water, blanch carrots for 1 minute.
• Add peas and asparagus; blanch for 1 minute.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to large bowl of ice water to chill; drain and set aside. (Make-ahead: Wrap in towel then plastic bag; refrigerate for up to 24 hours.).
• In large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat;
• sauté shallots just until softened, about 1 minute.
• Add squash and zucchini; sauté until slightly softened and golden, about 4 minutes.
• Add blanched vegetables and thyme; sauté until hot and glossy, about 3 minutes.

YELLOW SQUASH AND SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Dice squash to 1 inch chunks.
• Clip tough stem part off of snow peas.
• Heat oil in wok or skillet to hot but not smoking.
• Stir in squash and snow peas.
• Toss and fry till tender.
• Serve.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

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.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH MEDLEY

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise, discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish or plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Cool., Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, oil and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until tomatoes are softened, stirring once. Stir in the basil, salt and pepper. , Place broccoli, carrot and water in another microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes. Add peas; cover and cook 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. Add to tomato mixture. , When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands; toss with tomato mixture. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

SNAP PEAS, YELLOW AND ZUCCHINI SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in 1 inch chunks.
• In lg skillet, melt butter.
• Saute squash, peas and rosemary until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.