Best 11 Southwest Vegetable Melange Recipes

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Dive into the vibrant flavors of the southwest with a delectable vegetable melange that captures the essence of this captivating region. This culinary journey promises an explosion of colors and textures, as fresh vegetables dance harmoniously with an array of aromatic herbs and spices. Get ready to embark on a tantalizing adventure, where each bite transports you to the heart of the southwest, leaving your taste buds craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHWESTERN VEGGIE SKILLET



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This vegetable side dish is a great alternative to beans when the main dish has a south-of-the-border flair! I have made this with canned ingredients, but the fresh ingredients taste much better!

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ onion, sliced into rings
1 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 ear corn, kernels cut from cob
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
½ lime

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir zucchini and yellow squash into onion; cook until slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Add corn; cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir tomatoes and garlic into onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook to desired doneness, 5 to 10 more minutes. Sprinkle in cilantro; stir until wilted. Remove from heat and squeeze lime over mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 35.2 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

VEGETABLE MELANGE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound frozen French green beans
1 pound frozen broccoli
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons sweet butter

Steps:

  • Boil green beans and broccoli for about for 2 minutes. Melt butter in a pan then saute with vegetables. Season with salt and pepper or any other seasonings.

SOUTHWEST VEGETABLE MELANGE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon corn or canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium zucchini, quartered and finely sliced
1/2 to 1 whole finely minced jalapeno, seeds removed
3 cups frozen corn
2 medium-ripe tomatoes or 4 plum tomatoes or 8 to 10 cherry tomatoes, cut in small pieces
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet and saute onion until it is tender. Add zucchini and jalapeno and cook about 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Stir in corn and tomatoes and cook an additional 5 minutes, until corn is heated through and tomatoes are soft.
  • Season with salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 154, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 584 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MELANGE OF WINTER VEGETABLES



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Categories     Onion     Vegetable     Side     Roast     Sauté     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Beet     Carrot     Turnip     Winter     Healthy     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 medium beets, scrubbed and trimmed, leaving about 1 inch of stems attached
9 baby turnips with tops, peeled and tops trimmed to 1/4 inch, or 3 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 6 wedges
18 baby carrots with tops, peeled and tops trimmed to 1/4 inch, or 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3- by 1/2-inch sticks
3/4 pound assorted red and yellow pearl onions (about 2 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, washed well, dried, and chopped
freshly ground black pepper

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).

SOUTHWESTERN VEGETARIAN PASTA



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Meat-y chickpeas are the protein in this vegetarian pasta dish with a southwestern flavor!

Provided by COLLEEN CAMPO

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 (12 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Saute onion, green pepper, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas and corn. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until thickened and heated through.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Combine pasta and sauce. Sprinkle each serving with Monterey Jack cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.3 calories, Carbohydrate 72.1 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 426.3 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

SOUTHWEST VEGETARIAN BAKE



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This veggie-packed casserole hits the spot on chilly nights. It's a healthy canned vegetable recipe that's great for any time I have a taste for Mexican food with all the fixings. -Patricia Gale, Monticello, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup uncooked brown rice
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 35-40 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Place beans, corn, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and rice in a large bowl; stir in salsa, sour cream and pepper. Transfer to a shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with onion and olives. , Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese; bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic exchanges

RUSS'S VEGETABLE MELANGE



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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

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, cut into thin coins
1/4 small cabbage, shredded finely
2 stalks celery, sliced thinly
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
fresh ground black pepper
salt
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

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

SUMMER VEGETABLE MELANGE



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Make and share this Summer Vegetable Melange recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dianegrapegrower

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium zucchini
1 medium yellow squash
1 medium carrot
1/2 onion, sliced thin lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Shave squash and carrot into ribbons using a vegetable peeler or mandolin.
  • Heat oil in skillet, saute onion and carrot until almost tender. Add squashes and saute 1-2 minutes more. Remove from heat and toss with lemon juice, red pepper, and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.9, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 21.1, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 1.5

MELANGE OF VEGETABLES



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 or 2 small eggplant, about 1/2 pound
2 or 3 yellow squash, about 1/2 pound
2 or 3 zucchini, about 1/2 pound
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped basil

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

SOUTHWEST VEGGIE AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Beth Moncel

Categories     Bean     Rice     Bake     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced
1 medium bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles (see Chef's Tip, below)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups Taco Rice
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat an 8-by-8-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onions have softened. Add the jalapeño and bell peppers, zucchini, chili powder, and salt to the skillet and stir to combine. Raise the heat to medium and continue to sauté until the vegetables are soft and no liquid remains on the bottom of the skillet, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced tomatoes and chiles, and black beans. Add the sautéed vegetables, Taco Rice, and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
  • Pour the rice and vegetable mixture into the prepared casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the green onions over the casserole and serve.

SOUTHWEST VEGETABLE STEW



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Looking for a vegetable stew? Then check out this slow cooked stew recipe - perfect if you love Southwest cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)
8 small unpeeled red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 1/2 cups)
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except cilantro in 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until vegetables are tender. Spoon into shallow serving bowls; sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables are more flavorful and nutritious than frozen or canned vegetables.
  • Cut vegetables into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the vegetables will steam instead of roast.
  • Roast the vegetables at a high temperature: This will help them caramelize and develop a crispy exterior.
  • Season the vegetables generously: Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the vegetables.
  • Serve the vegetables immediately: Roasted vegetables are best served hot and fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Southwest Vegetable Melange is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. The roasted vegetables are packed with flavor and the black beans and corn add a boost of protein and fiber. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give Southwest Vegetable Melange a try!

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