Best 8 Contest Winning Garden Vegetable Medley Recipes

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Are you looking for a way to showcase the bounty of your garden and create a dish that will impress your friends and family? Look no further than this comprehensive guide to creating a contest-winning garden vegetable medley. Whether you have a small backyard plot or an extensive garden, this article will provide you with the inspiration and instructions you need to create a delectable dish that celebrates the flavors of the season. From selecting the freshest vegetables to choosing the right cooking method, we'll cover everything you need to know to create a garden vegetable medley that will be the star of any gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CONTEST-WINNING GARDEN VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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This side dish is a tasty way to use extra zucchini. The tomatoes and corn add color, while the oregano adds great flavor. Plus, it's so quick and easy to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sliced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup butter
2 pounds zucchini, julienned
3 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
1 cup whole kernel corn

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion, salt, pepper and oregano in butter until onion is crisp-tender. Add the zucchini, tomatoes and corn. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 487mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SAUTEED VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

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.
  • 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.

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

GARDEN VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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I'm a vegetarian and enjoy experimenting with vegetable combinations. This relatively fat-free dish with squash, onion, green pepper, tomatoes and seasonings goes well with any meal.-Suzanne Pelegrin, Ocala, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium yellow summer squash
1 medium zucchini
1 medium onion, halved
1 medium green pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Cut the yellow squash, zucchini, onion and green pepper into 2-in. x 1/2-in. strips. In a large skillet or wok, simmer vegetables, garlic and seasonings in broth over medium heat. Stir constantly until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes; heat through.

Nutrition Facts :

SIMPLE VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
3/4 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch julienne strips
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

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

FANCY VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Make and share this Fancy Vegetable Medley recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelync

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 teaspoons butter
2 cups diagonally sliced carrots
4 cups broccoli, stems thinly sliced,florets 1 inch long
1 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (or less)
1 dash pepper
1/8 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder

Steps:

  • Saute onion in butter until transparent.
  • Add carrots and saute 5 minutes before adding broccoli stem pieces.
  • Saute 2 minutes more.
  • Add the florets,basil,garlic powder,salt and pepper and bouilon powder.
  • Cover and let simmer in its own juices for 3to5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 385, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 3.5

SUMMER GARDEN MEDLEY



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I got this recipe from LoversDream, a Zaar chef, who gave me permission to post this. I did make some changes, but it tastes so fresh and there's that sweet vinegar flavor all through it.

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 6h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups fresh cauliflower florets
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 large carrots, sliced into thin coins
1 large cucumbers or 2 small cucumbers
1/2-1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2-1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips and halved
2 green onions, chopped (whites and greens)
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon water
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix all prepared vegetables in a large serving bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix the vinegar, sugar, oil and water together.
  • Pour vinegar mixture over vegetables and combine thoroughly.
  • Season with salt and pepper; cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  • Drain and serve.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, choose fresh, seasonal vegetables.
  • Wash vegetables thoroughly before cooking.
  • Cut vegetables into uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking vegetables.
  • Season vegetables with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Don't overcook vegetables, or they will lose their flavor and nutrients.
  • Serve vegetables immediately after cooking, or they will lose their color and flavor.

Conclusion:

The garden vegetable medley is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is packed with fresh vegetables, and it is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals. The dish is also easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste. For example, you can add more vegetables, or you can use different herbs and spices. You can also serve the dish with a variety of sides, such as rice, potatoes, or bread.

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