Best 8 Sunshine Vegetable Medley Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a bright and sunny garden. In this article, we'll unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect "Sunshine Vegetable Medley," a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer. From selecting the freshest vegetables to mastering the art of roasting, we'll guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that your medley bursts with color, texture, and irresistible taste. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will make your taste buds sing!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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A vegetable medley that is soooo good!

Provided by UPPERAIRS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 2h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup olive oil
2 large sweet potatoes, sliced
4 red potatoes, cubed
1 large onion, sliced into rings
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 green bell peppers, sliced
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 carrots, shredded
¼ cup Italian-style seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with oil. Spread sweet potatoes on the bottom, then top with red potatoes, onion, garlic, green bell peppers, red bell peppers and carrots. Sprinkle seasoning generously over all and cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F 1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are cooked through and tender; remove foil cover and stir.
  • Change oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and bake mixture in oven for another 1/2 hour, or until browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 48.5 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

MOM'S VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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A colorful mix of zucchini, onion, celery, green pepper and tomato is at its tasty best in this simple side dish. Mom came up with this recipe as a way to use up her garden vegetables. It has the taste of summer.-Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
3 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon onion soup mix

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in butter for 6-8 minutes. Add zucchini; cook and stir over medium heat until tender. Add tomato and soup mix; cook and stir until tomato is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWISS VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Great dish when you are tired of the same old thing. I always get asked for the recipe if I bring it to a potluck. I usually use the frozen bag of mixed broccoli, cauliflower and carrots.

Provided by TTAYLOR239

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 1h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions
ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set aside 1/4 cup of cheese, and 1/4 cup of onions.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine thawed vegetables, mushroom soup, 3/4 cup Swiss cheese, sour cream, remaining fried onions, and pepper. Pour ingredients into a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle reserved cheese and onions on top of the casserole and bake additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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.

GREEN VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Add any spring vegetables to this dish, but make sure to choose fresh and tender ones that will cook in a flash.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon salt
1 bunch thin asparagus, ends trimmed if tough
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small leek, dark-green leaves trimmed, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds (about 1 cup)
1 bunch spinach, stems trimmed
4 ounces sweet baby peas
Pinch freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a 12-inch skillet with about 1 inch of cold water. Place over high heat; bring to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add asparagus; cover, and simmer until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove asparagus from skillet, and transfer to serving plate. Pour off water from skillet.
  • Return skillet to heat, and melt butter. Add leek, and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Add spinach and peas, season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper; cover, and cook until spinach is wilted and peas are tender, about 3 minutes. Turn the vegetables out of the skillet over asparagus, and serve immediately.

FANCY VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Make and share this Fancy Vegetable Medley recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelync

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 teaspoons butter
2 cups diagonally sliced carrots
4 cups broccoli, stems thinly sliced,florets 1 inch long
1 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (or less)
1 dash pepper
1/8 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder

Steps:

  • Saute onion in butter until transparent.
  • Add carrots and saute 5 minutes before adding broccoli stem pieces.
  • Saute 2 minutes more.
  • Add the florets,basil,garlic powder,salt and pepper and bouilon powder.
  • Cover and let simmer in its own juices for 3to5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 385, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 3.5

APPLEBEE'S VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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A zesty, flavorful vegetable blend from the folks at Applebee's posted in response to a recipe request. Cooking time is approximate.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Corn

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb cold fresh zucchini
1/2 lb cold fresh yellow squash
1/4 lb cold red pepper, 1/4 inch julienne cut strips
1/4 lb cold carrot, 4 inch x 1/4 inch sticks
1/4 lb cold red onion, 1/4 inch julienne cut strips
1 small cold corn, cob (1-6 "wheel" cut)
3 tablespoons cold butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Rinse and wash all vegetables under cold water.
  • Cut the ends off of the zucchini and squash, then down the center lengthwise.
  • Using knife, cut into 1/4 inch bias half moons.
  • Slice red pepper in half and remove the stem, core and remove seeds.
  • Cut each half in half, then slice lengthwise into 1/4" julienne strips.
  • Slice both ends of red onion off, remove peel and core.
  • Slice lengthwise for a 1/4 inch julienne cut.
  • Peel carrots.
  • Trim top end of carrot and narrow bottom end to result in a 4 inch length of (somewhat) uniform width.
  • Cut each piece in half lengthwise, then cut the halves into quarters, result should be approximately 1/4 inch x 4 inch sticks.
  • Heat butter or margarine in a sauté pan over medium heat taking caution not to scorch.
  • Add salt, sugar and garlic.
  • Add vegetables (start with carrots and work back up the list- denser vegetables take longer to heat) and cook until hot and crisp/tender.
  • When vegetables are all in pan and cooking, add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and parsley.
  • Mix thoroughly and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 785.2, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.8, Protein 2.4

WINTER-VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces sweet potato or yam
8 ounces thin-skinned white or yellow potato
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 large cloves garlic
16 ounces butternut squash
4 ounces peeled baby carrots
Several sprigs fresh sage to yield 2 tablespoons chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons no-salt-added chicken or vegetable stock

Steps:

  • Peel sweet potato and slice in food processor. Peel white potato and slice in food processor.
  • Heat large nonstick skillet until it is very hot.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and add oil. Saute potatoes, turning often.
  • Meanwhile, mince garlic and add to potatoes as they cook.
  • Halve butternut squash, and set aside half for another use. Remove seeds and peel remaining half, and slice in food processor; slice carrots. Add squash and carrots to potatoes, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, turning occasionally.
  • Wash and chop sage, and add to vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of stock to vegetables, stir, cover and continue to cook over low heat.
  • Wash, quarter and core apples; slice in food processor.
  • Add apples to vegetables. Cook another few minutes, until apples are soft.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 427, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 89 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 293 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables: Fresh vegetables are packed with flavor and nutrients. When they're in season, they're also more affordable.
  • Use a variety of colors: A colorful medley of vegetables will add visual appeal to your dish.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables lose their flavor and nutrients. Cook them until they're just tender-crisp.
  • Season the vegetables well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good basic seasonings for vegetables. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Serve the vegetables immediately: Vegetables are best served fresh. If you need to make them ahead of time, store them in the refrigerator and reheat them gently before serving.

Conclusion:

A sunshine vegetable medley is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it's also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give this sunshine vegetable medley a try.

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