Texas Vegetable Confetti Food

CONFETTI RICE

Steps:

• 1. In 3-quart saucepan, heat water, broth and seasoning blend to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
• 2. Stir in broccoli and carrot. Cover and cook about 5 minutes or until rice and broccoli are tender. Stir in pimientos. Let stand 5 minutes.

CONFETTI CORN

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, until the onion is soft. Stir in the bell pepper and saute for 2 more minutes.
• Add the butter to the pan and allow it to melt. Over medium heat, add the corn, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the corn just loses its starchiness. Season to taste, gently stir in the basil or other green herbs, and serve hot.

CONFETTI BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, cilantro, peppers, onion, jalapeno if desired and garlic. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, chili powder and sugar. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

VEGETABLE CONFETTI RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring water, butter and bouillon to a boil; stir to dissolve bouillon.
• Stir in remaining ingredients and return to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.

TEXAS VEGETABLE CONFETTI

Steps:

• 1. Dice carrot, red bell pepper, zucchini and yellow squash into ¼ to ½-inch cubes.
• 2. Combine with the remaining vegetables
• 3. In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the butter over medium high heat.
• 4. Add vegetables and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 7-8 minutes.
• 5. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.