Cooking a delectable sweet sauce for vegetables can be a delightful experience, adding an explosion of flavors to your favorite veggie dishes. Whether you're looking for a tangy glaze to dress up roasted carrots, a luscious syrup to drizzle over grilled asparagus, or a rich and creamy sauce to complement sautéed green beans, this exploration into the realm of sweet vegetable sauces will inspire your culinary creativity. Prepare to embark on a journey of tastes and aromas, transforming ordinary vegetables into exceptional treats.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SWEET SAUCE FOR VEGETABLES
Use this sweet pineapple juice marinade with mushrooms, peppers, onions and tomatoes. It's great for grilled veggie kabobs.
Provided by Krista B.
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix in pineapple juice, brown sugar, lemon juice and ground cloves. When thoroughly mixed, remove from heat and use to marinate vegetables as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 111.4 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
SWEET VEGETABLE SAUTE
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, season with salt and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring to avoid any burning. Add the zucchini, herbes de Provence, and salt, and pepper, to taste and cook an additional 5 minutes, using a wooden spoon or spatula to keep the vegetables from overbrowning. Reduce the heat to low, add a little more oil if needed and let cook for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once it's done, you can turn off the heat and let it sit there on the stove top or just let it cook some more over very low heat; the dish is very flexible.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calorie, Fat 10.5 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 134 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 6 grams
GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLES WITH SAVORY AND SWEET SAUCE
When grilling vegetables over an open hardwood fire, the key is to watch for the moment when the juices of the vegetables start to render away. At that point you know you're about 1 minute away from perfectly charred vegetables. Chopped into bites, the grilled carrots, zucchini and yellow squash become little sponges that absorb all the delicious sweet and savory sauce.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the savory and sweet sauce: Whisk together the fish sauce, honey, garlic, Thai bird chiles, lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- For the vegetables: Set up a hardwood fire and let it burn to low-burning embers (see Cook's Note). Set up your grate for direct and indirect heat cooking.
- Lay the carrots, yellow squash and zucchini on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the vegetables, cut-side down, on the grill grate over indirect heat. Grill the vegetables until tender and lightly charred, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and grill until lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into smaller pieces. Toss the vegetables with the sauce in a large bowl.
VEGETABLE SWEET SAUCE
Make and share this Vegetable Sweet Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SB61287
Categories Low Protein
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- After butter has melted, add other ingredients, mix well & pour over vegetables. I usually marinate for at least 15 minutes & then grill basting occasionally until done.
ROASTED AND READY VEGETABLE SAUCE
Get more of the good stuff on your plate with these variations of vibrant vegetable sauces. Prepare them ahead and tuck them in the fridge for a jump start on veggie-full meals throughout the week. Serve over hot pasta.
Provided by Juliana Hale
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a shallow baking pan with foil.
- Arrange cauliflower, broccoli, onion, and garlic in a single layer on the prepared pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.
- Roast in the preheated oven until tender and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Add broth, roasted vegetables, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes, adding spinach during the last 4 minutes to wilt. Cool slightly; puree in a blender or with an immersion blender. Serve hot. Or chill, covered, up to 3 days, and reheat for another use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 287.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CHINESE SWEET AND SOUR VEGETABLES
We had this tonight and it was just wonderful so I thought I would share. The sauce is just thick enough to stick to the vegetable perfectly.
Provided by Nimz_
Categories Onions
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Add 1/2 cup water to large skillet with a tight-fitting lid and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add carrots, cover and steam for 4 minutes.
- Remove lid and add an additional 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil.
- Add broccoli and red peppers.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Cover and steam another 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Meanwhile, combine cornstarch and sugar in small bowl.
- Blend in pineapple juice, soy sauce and vinegar until smooth.
- Transfer vegetables to colander and drain.
- Stir pineapple mixture and add to skillet.
- Cook and stir 2 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens.
- Stir in sesame oil.
- Return vegetables to skillet along with the green onions and toss with sauce.
Tips:
- Choose the right vegetables: Not all vegetables are created equal when it comes to sweet sauces. Some vegetables, like carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes, naturally have a sweeter flavor that pairs well with sweet sauces. Others, like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, have a more bitter flavor that can be balanced out by a sweet sauce.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your sweet sauce. Use fresh vegetables that are in season and at their peak of ripeness. Avoid using frozen or canned vegetables, as they will not have the same flavor or texture.
- Experiment with different sweeteners: There are many different sweeteners that you can use to make a sweet sauce. Some popular options include honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, and agave nectar. Experiment with different sweeteners to find one that you like the taste of.
- Add some acid: A little bit of acid can help to balance out the sweetness of a sweet sauce. You can add acid in the form of lemon juice, lime juice, or vinegar.
- Thicken your sauce: If you want a thicker sweet sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry or a roux. A cornstarch slurry is made by mixing cornstarch with water, while a roux is made by cooking butter and flour together.
Conclusion:
Sweet sauces can be a delicious and versatile way to add flavor to your vegetables. By following these tips, you can make a sweet sauce that is perfect for your taste and your vegetables. So next time you're looking for a way to dress up your vegetables, give a sweet sauce a try!
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