Best 7 Summer Vegetable Melange Recipes

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With the arrival of summer comes an abundance of fresh, flavorful vegetables that are perfect for creating a colorful and delicious melange. This vibrant dish is a celebration of the season's bounty, showcasing the natural sweetness and textures of summer's best. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing side dish or a hearty main course, a summer vegetable melange is sure to satisfy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SUMMER VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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This swift side dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. Red and yellow peppers, zucchini, corn and mushrooms are seasoned with garden-fresh herbs. Grilled in a foil pan, it's no-fuss cooking and a tasty summer vegetable recipe.-Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/4 teaspoons each minced fresh parsley, basil and chives
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
10 large fresh mushrooms

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the butter, parsley, basil, chives, salt and pepper. Add the vegetables; toss to coat. , Place vegetables in a disposable foil pan. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat for 5 minutes; stir. Grill 5 minutes longer or until the vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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

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.

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

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

VEGETABLE MELANGE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 baby carrots
1 white turnip (about 1/4 pound)
1 large Washington or Idaho potato
1/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
12 small white onions, peeled
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried

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 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).

Tips for a Perfect Summer Vegetable Melange:

  • Choose the freshest, ripest vegetables you can find. This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the vegetables. This will prevent them from steaming instead of roasting.
  • Roast the vegetables until they are tender and slightly browned. This will bring out their natural sweetness.
  • Season the vegetables with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Serve the summer vegetable melange immediately as a side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

The summer vegetable melange is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a simple yet satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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