Best 9 Colorful Vegetable Medley Side Dish Recipes

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Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, preparing a special family dinner, or simply looking for a healthy and vibrant side dish, a colorful vegetable medley is always a great choice. With its array of colors, textures, and flavors, a vegetable medley brings a touch of freshness and vibrancy to any meal. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for cooking a colorful vegetable medley side dish. We will provide step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and ingredient suggestions to help you create a delicious and visually appealing dish. Get ready to add a burst of color and flavor to your next meal with our carefully curated collection of vegetable medley recipes!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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A vegetable medley that is soooo good!

Provided by UPPERAIRS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 2h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup olive oil
2 large sweet potatoes, sliced
4 red potatoes, cubed
1 large onion, sliced into rings
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 green bell peppers, sliced
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 carrots, shredded
¼ cup Italian-style seasoning

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 48.5 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

ROASTED VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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This colorful dish has the perfect blend of sweet and savory. It is simple to prepare and can be served as a side dish, salad, or light meal. Feel free to substitute whatever veggies and herbs you have on hand.

Provided by Lorelei

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large yam, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large parsnip, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup baby carrots
1 zucchini, cut into 1 inch slices
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
½ cup roasted red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 256.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

COLORFUL VEGETABLE MEDLEY SIDE DISH



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With its red pepper slices and green broccoli florets, this merry medley will brighten any holiday table. Sara Lindler of Irmo, South Carolina uses mild seasonings to let the variety of veggie flavors shine through.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 medium carrots thinly sliced
1 large onion, sliced and quartered
1 cup sliced celery
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups thinly sliced cabbage

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat bouillon and water for 1 minute; stir well. Stir in the salt, garlic powder, pepper and 1 teaspoon oil., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the broccoli, carrots, onion and celery in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes. Add the bouillon mixture; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add zucchini and red pepper; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cabbage; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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This flavorful and easy to make Roasted Vegetable Medley is the perfect vegetable side dish for your chicken, pork, or beef dinners! The colorful assortment of veggies can be cooked until tender, or crispy and caramelized. Whichever way you like them best!

Provided by Angela

Categories     Dinner Recipes     Side Dish     vegetable side dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb brussel sprouts ((washed, trimmed and halved))
3 large carrots ((washed, peeled (optional), and cut into 2 inch long strips - halved or quartered depending on thickness))
2 large parsnips ((washed, peeled (optional), and cut into 2 inch long strips - halved or quartered depending on thickness))
3 whole beets ((washed and trimmed, halved and then cut into bite size chunks))
1 Tbsp garlic ((finely minced or thinly sliced))
2 Tbsp olive oil ((extra virgin))
2 tsp thyme ((fresh or dried thyme))
1 tsp rosemary ((fresh or dried rosemary))
1/2 tsp each, salt & pepper ((to taste))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, if desired.
  • Wash and prep vegetables (brussel sprouts, carrots, parsnips, beets, and garlic), then place them onto your prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and add seasoning (salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary). Toss until evenly coated with the olive oil and seasoning.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) or until the vegetables are tender when forked and they have reached your desired level of tenderness. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 169 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SAUTEED VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups mixed blanched and refreshed vegetables, such as broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, carrot rounds, green beans, or radish quarters, procedure follows
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons water
Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

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.
  • To blanch and refresh vegetables:
  • 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.
  • Variations:
  • 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.

COLORFUL CHEESY VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Our small community is the cheese capital of Manitoba. This is a favorite recipe from my husband's aunt, who works at the local cheese factory.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
3/4 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup cooked white rice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the oil, carrots, celery, cauliflower, broccoli, ham and onion. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. , Stir in the rice; cook until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

VEGETABLE MEDLEY SIDE DISH



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"My sister-in-law served this healthy vegetable dish to my husband and I," writes Betty Kleberger of Florissant, Missouri. "We liked it so much she gave me the recipe, and now I serve it in my home."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 medium yellow summer squash, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOM'S VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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A colorful mix of zucchini, onion, celery, green pepper and tomato is at its tasty best in this simple side dish. Mom came up with this recipe as a way to use up her garden vegetables. It has the taste of summer.-Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
3 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon onion soup mix

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in butter for 6-8 minutes. Add zucchini; cook and stir over medium heat until tender. Add tomato and soup mix; cook and stir until tomato is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOLIDAY VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Serve this colorful medley of vegetables cooked in skillet - perfect side dish for a holiday.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1/2 cup thin wedges red onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds yellow and green baby summer squash, cut lengthwise in half (5 cups)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups cherry tomato halves
Marjoram sprigs, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender.
  • Stir in squash, marjoram, salt and pepper. Cover and cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is crisp-tender.
  • Add tomatoes; toss until coated. Garnish with marjoram.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg

Tips:

  • Prep your vegetables in advance: Cut and wash your vegetables ahead of time to save time when you're ready to cook.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures: This will make your dish more visually appealing and add different flavors and nutrients.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you add too many vegetables to the pan at once, they will steam instead of sautéing.
  • Cook the vegetables in batches if necessary: If you have a lot of vegetables, cook them in batches so that they don't overcrowd the pan.
  • Season the vegetables well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good basic seasonings for vegetables.
  • Add some fresh herbs or citrus zest: This will brighten up the flavors of the vegetables.
  • Serve the vegetables immediately: Vegetables are best served fresh and hot.

Conclusion:

A colorful vegetable medley is a healthy and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a little planning and preparation, you can make a colorful vegetable medley that is both beautiful and delicious.

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