Green beans, cauliflower, and broccoli are three nutritious vegetables that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or a hearty main course, there's a recipe out there to suit your needs. In this article, we'll explore some of the best ways to cook these vegetables, from simple stir-fries to flavorful roasts. We'll also provide tips on how to choose the best vegetables and how to store them properly so that they stay fresh and delicious.
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ROASTED GREEN VEGETABLE MEDLEY
Roasting vegetables like broccoli, green beans and Brussels sprouts is a great way to serve them, and almost any veggie combo works. - Suzan Crouch, Grand Prairie, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Place first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons oil. Divide between two 15x10x1-in. pans coated with cooking spray., Roast until tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients with remaining oil; toss with vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BROCCOLI AND GREEN BEANS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil. Have ready a large bowl of ice water. Place broccoli into pot and cook for 2 minutes. You just want to parboil the broccoli at this point since you will saute it later on. Using a spider strainer, remove broccoli from pot and shock it in a bowl of ice water. When broccoli is completely cool, place it in a colander and allow to drain. Refresh the bowl of ice water. Bring the water back to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 4 minutes. Like the broccoli, you just want to parboil the green beans. Remove green beans from pot with spider strainer and add to ice water. When green beans are completely cool, add them to the colander and allow to drain.
- In a large saute pan, heat olive oil. When almost smoking, add the garlic and saute for about 45 seconds. When the garlic starts to brown, remove immediately and discard. Overcooking the garlic will impart a very bitter taste to the dish. Add the red pepper flakes, broccoli and green beans to the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH GREEN BEANS AND MUSHROOMS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put a baking sheet on the bottom oven rack and preheat to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Pat dry and transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, toss the cauliflower with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Transfer to the hot baking sheet and roast, tossing once, until tender and golden brown in spots, about 20 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel?lined plate to drain. Increase the heat to medium high and add the oyster and shiitake mushrooms and the shallots to the skillet; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, parsley and tarragon.
- Transfer the mushroom mixture to the bowl with the green beans. Add the cauliflower and bacon; drizzle with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss. Serve warm or at room temperature.
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, RED ONION, AND GREEN BEANS
This is my Go To side dish. It works just as well with snap peas (or beans) in place of the green beans, or even small tomatoes. I haven't tried asparagus, but I am guessing that might wind up my favorite.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Cauliflower
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, toss cauliflower and onion with oil to coat; spread out on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Toss green beans around in the same bowl so the get some oil as well; arrange in a single layer with the cauliflower.
- Season vegetable mix with salt and pepper; roast until the edges of the cauliflower start to brown, exactly 15 minutes (you can stir it up halfway through, but I never do).
- Serve hot, warm, or even room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.8, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 89.8, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 8.4, Protein 6.8
PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER AND BEANS
I just saw this recipe on the Today Show website. It looks good, so I wanted to save it here. I would probably cut out some of the butter to make it a bit healthier.
Provided by MarlaM
Categories Beans
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta 2 minutes less according to package time.
- Strain and reserve.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large pot, brown garlic in olive oil over medium heat until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add broccoli and cauliflower and cook 1 minute.
- Add a pinch of salt, stir, cover and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add stock, butter and white beans.
- Cook until the beans warm and the sauce slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and heat through, about 1 minute.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Plate into bowls and serve with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.6, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 129.7, Carbohydrate 125.4, Fiber 22.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 21.5
CAULIFLOWER BEAN CASSEROLE
A simple casserole dish that will please again and again! Beware, this is for those not conscious of the fat content!
Provided by evelynkathleen
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Cauliflower
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook cauliflower until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Add green beans; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving bacon grease in the skillet.
- Cook and stir onion in the skillet with bacon grease over medium heat until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Mix cauliflower, green beans, bacon, and onion together in a casserole dish.
- Stir butter and mayonnaise together in a bowl; pour over cauliflower mixture. Stir to coat; top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 52.3 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 536.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
BROCCOLI, CORN, AND GREEN BEAN SAUTE
Broccoli, corn, and green beans are sauteed until tender then sprinkled with flavored feta cheese.
Provided by MBC
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in broccoli, corn, and green beans. Cook until broccoli is tender. Sprinkle with feta cheese, and continue cooking until cheese is melted. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 894.7 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
Tips:
- Prep your veggies: Wash and trim your green beans, cauliflower, and broccoli before cooking. Cut the cauliflower and broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables will give your dish the best flavor. If you can, buy organic produce whenever possible.
- Season your veggies well: Don't be afraid to add some seasonings to your vegetables. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder are all great options.
- Don't overcook your vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will be mushy and bland. Cook them just until they are tender-crisp.
- Add some crunch: Adding some crunchy toppings, such as almonds, walnuts, or breadcrumbs, can give your dish a nice textural contrast.
Conclusion:
Green beans, cauliflower, and broccoli are all healthy and delicious vegetables that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. These recipes are just a few ideas for how you can cook these vegetables. Get creative and experiment with different flavors and cooking methods to find your favorite way to enjoy them.
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