In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the vibrant allure and wholesome goodness of a mélange of vegetables. Whether you seek a symphony of flavors to tantalize your taste buds or a nutritious feast for your body and soul, a medley of garden-fresh vegetables is an orchestra of colors, textures, and flavors that never fails to enchant. As you embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for your vegetable medley, let us guide you through a world of culinary possibilities, unearthing hidden gems of flavors and techniques that will elevate your cooking to new heights.
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RUSS'S VEGETABLE MELANGE
My husband Russ has been making this lately when we have odd veg in the fridge. I think he's almost got it right as his one was great. We actually planned to make coleslaw, but the weather turned cold and we had to re-think dinner. This was great with roast chicken. The last time he made this, he used leek instead of onion. Feel free to vary the veg.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat, Add the vegetables and toss well, then cover until cooked and tender but not mushy (about 8 minutes). Stir every couple of minutes.
- Add the cream and mustard and bring back to a simmer. Cook for a couple of minutes more, then remove from the heat, sprinkle over the parmesan, season to taste, stir then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.5, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 77.3, Sodium 310.8, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 9.2, Protein 8.8
VEGETABLE MELANGE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Scrape the carrots and leave them whole. Peel the turnip and the potato and cut them in half. Cut each half into 6 or 8 segments.
- Place the green beans, carrots and the onions in a saucepan. Add water to cover, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add turnip and potato. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain well.
- Heat the butter in a skillet. Add the shallots and cook briefly, then add the vegetables, salt and pepper and thyme. Cook for 1 minute while stirring and shaking the skillet.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 208, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 842 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MELANGE OF VEGETABLES
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Unless the eggplant is very small, cut it in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 1/4-inch slices. There should be about 2 1/2 cups. (If it is very small, cut it into rounds.)
- Repeat this procedure with the yellow squash and zucchini, cutting as indicated, depending on size. There should be about 2 cups of each.
- Heat the oil in a heavy, deep skillet or casserole. When it is quite hot add the eggplant and onions. Cook, stirring often, about 2 minutes.
- Add pepper flakes, zucchini and yellow squash, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes. Cover and continue cooking about five minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and basil and stir to blend.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 123, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 387 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
MELANGE OF VEGETABLES
Steps:
- Cut the zucchini and yellow squash lengthwise into quarters. Cut the pieces crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. There should be about 3 1/2 cups of each vegetable.
- Cut the onion into 1/2-inch or slightly smaller pieces. There should be about 2 cups.
- Cut each tomato into quarters. Cut the quarters into 1/2-inch pieces. There should be about 2 1/2 cups.
- Check the spinach to remove and discard any tough stems and blemished leaves. Rinse the spinach thoroughly and spin or pat dry.
- Heat the oil in a skillet and add the garlic and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is wilted.
- Add the zucchini, yellow squash, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper and stir.
- Cook about 5 minutes or slightly less and add the tomatoes. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Add the spinach to the vegetables and stir. Cover and cook about 4 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 195, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1019 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
MELANGE OF WINTER VEGETABLES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Wrap beets tightly in foil and roast in middle of oven 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until tender. Unwrap beets carefully and cool until they can be handled. Slip off and discard skins and stems. Cut each beet into 6 wedges. Beets may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- Have ready a large bowl of ice and cold water. In a large saucepan of salted boiling water blanch turnips 3 to 6 minutes (depending on size), or until barely tender, and transfer with a slotted spoon to ice water. Return water in pan to a boil and blanch carrots 5 minutes, or until barely tender. Transfer carrots with a slotted spoon to ice water and drain turnips and carrots in a colander. If using baby turnips, cut each in half.
- Return water in pan to a boil and blanch onions 3 minutes, or until barely tender. Drain onions in another colander until cool enough to handle and peel. Vegetables may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead, patted dry, and chilled, covered. Bring vegetables to room temperature before proceeding.
- In a large non-stick skillet heat butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides and sauté turnips and carrots with pepper and salt to taste, stirring, until tender and golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer turnips and carrots with slotted spoon to a bowl and keep warm, covered. Add oil to skillet and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Sauté onions with pepper and salt to taste, stirring, until tender and golden brown, about 4 minutes, and with slotted spoon add to turnip mixture. Stir parsley into vegetable mixture.
- In oil remaining in skillet cook beets with pepper and salt to taste over moderate heat, stirring, until heated through.
- Serve beets with other vegetables (but do not toss together).
BRAISED MELANGE OF VEGETABLES GLAZED WITH PARMESAN
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories weekday, casseroles, side dish
Time 2h10m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the carrots, potatoes, sugar snap or snow peas, green peas, scallions, tomatoes and garlic in a large, shallow casserole. Toss with the salt and pepper. Drizzle the olive oil over the top and pour in the chicken broth. Bake until all of the vegetables are soft, about 2 hours.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top and place under the broiler until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Serve with grilled veal chops or roast chicken, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 376, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1343 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams
MELANGE OF WINTER VEGETABLES
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, quick, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the peppers in half; discard the cores and veins. Cut the peppers into quarters, and cut the quarters into thin strips. There should be about 4 cups. Set aside.
- Trim off the ends of the zucchini. Cut the zucchini crosswise into thirds, and then cut each third into very thin strips. There should be about 4 cups. Set aside.
- Heat the butter and oil in a large, nonstick frying pan and add the peppers and zucchini. Sprinkle with cumin, salt and pepper. Add the garlic and cook about 2 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Spoon onto a warm serving dish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 143, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 688 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh vegetables are always best, but if you don't have any on hand, frozen vegetables can be a good substitute.
- Don't Overcook the Vegetables: Overcooked vegetables are mushy and bland. Cook them just until they are tender-crisp.
- Season the Vegetables: Don't be afraid to season your vegetables with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
- Add Vegetables to Other Dishes: Vegetables can be added to a variety of dishes, such as soups, stews, casseroles, and stir-fries.
Conclusion:
Vegetables are a delicious and healthy addition to any meal. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which are all essential for good health. By following the tips above, you can cook vegetables that are flavorful, nutritious, and visually appealing. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal, don't forget to include some vegetables!
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