Best 6 Rainbow Grilled Vegetable Medley Pilaf Recipes

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Rainbow grilled vegetable medley pilaf is a vibrant, flavorful, and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. This pilaf is made with a variety of grilled vegetables, such as zucchini, tomatoes, red onions, and bell peppers, that are tossed with cooked rice, herbs, and spices. The result is a colorful and tasty dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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This side dish is our favorite way to fix summer vegetables. Cleanup is a breeze because it cooks in foil. It goes from garden to table in under an hour, and makes a great accompaniment to grilled steak or chicken. - Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 large ears fresh corn on the cob, cut into 3-inch pieces
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium sweet onion, sliced
1 large green pepper, diced
10 cherry tomatoes
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) whole mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oil, salt, parsley and basil. Add vegetables and toss to coat. Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 28 in. x 18 in.). Dot with butter. Fold foil around vegetables and seal tightly. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until corn is tender, turning once. Open carefully to allow steam to escape.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRILLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Susan Hase of Larsen, Wisconsin shares a hearty potato dish that's her no-fuss favorite. And because everything is wrapped in foil and cooked on the grill cleanup in a snap.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 small red potatoes, halved
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, divided
3/4 pound whole fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, sliced
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small zucchini, cut into chunks
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into chunks
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese or shredded Swiss cheese
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and sweet potato on an 18x15-in. piece of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with half of the garlic, parsley, salt and lemon-pepper. Seal packet tightly. Grill, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat for 20 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, place mushrooms, onion, green pepper, zucchini and summer squash on a 20x18-in. piece of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with remaining butter; sprinkle with remaining seasonings. Seal packet tightly. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 10 minutes on each side or until the vegetables are crisp-tender., Combine the contents of both packets in a serving bowl; sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sour cream if desired.

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RAINBOW RICE PILAF



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup diced celery (from 1 rib)
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1/2 cup orzo
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large deep-sided skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are just beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and orzo and cook, stirring constantly, until the orzo begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the vegetable broth, bring to a simmer and then lower heat and cook, covered, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for about 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer to a serving dish. Top with the cranberries, almonds and parsley. Serve warm.

RAINBOW ROASTED VEGETABLES



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 red bell peppers, stemmed and seeded, cut into 1 1/2-inch-thick rounds
2 medium carrots, cut into 1 1/2 -inch pieces
2 medium parsnips. cut into 1 1/12-inch pieces
1 head broccoli, cut into 3-inch florets
3 medium red beets, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch wedges
6 to 8 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Balsamic Glaze, recipe follows
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and place a rack in the center of the oven.
  • Arrange the peppers, carrots, parsnips, broccoli and beets in rows to create a rainbow of colors on a large baking sheet. Scatter the thyme sprigs over the vegetables and drizzle with the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until the vegetables are tender and cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  • Drizzle the Balsamic Glaze over the vegetables and serve.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until syrupy and reduced to 1/4 cup, 8 to 10 minutes.

GRILLED HERBED MUSHROOM VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Make and share this Grilled Herbed Mushroom Vegetable Medley recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces button mushrooms
1 medium red bell peppers or 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1 medium zucchini, cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices
1 medium yellow squash, cut crosswise into 1/4 inch strips
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or 1 tablespoon green onion top
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Clean and prepare mushrooms by slicing a thin slice off the bottom of each stem.
  • Thinly slice mushroom stems and caps.
  • Combine mushrooms, bell pepper, zucchini and squash in a large bowl.
  • Combine melted butter, thyme, basil, chives, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Pour over vegetables and toss to coat well.
  • Transfer to a 20x14 inch sheet of heavy duty foil.
  • Wrap into a packet sealing edges well, leaving space for heat to circulate.
  • Grill on covered grill over medium coals 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.3, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 232.2, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.3, Protein 2.6

MARINATED VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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This is a wonderful, tangy recipe for marinated veggies. You may substitute small pearl onions for the chopped onion, and add bias sliced celery pieces as well.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅔ cup white vinegar
⅔ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the vinegar, oil, onion, sugar, salt, basil, oregano and garlic powder. Bring mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, add the artichoke hearts, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot and mushrooms. Pour the vinegar mixture over all and toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Serve using a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 607 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right vegetables: Select vegetables that have a variety of colors and textures, such as bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and zucchini.
  • Cut the vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Marinate the vegetables: Marinating the vegetables in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices will add flavor and help them stay moist.
  • Don't overcrowd the grill: This will prevent the vegetables from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the vegetables until they are tender: You can check this by piercing them with a fork.
  • Serve the vegetables immediately: Grilled vegetables are best served immediately, while they are still warm and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Rainbow Grilled Vegetable Medley Pilaf is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. It is packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, and the fluffy rice pilaf makes it a complete meal. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, and it is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give Rainbow Grilled Vegetable Medley Pilaf a try.

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