Vegetable crunch is a delicious and healthy dish that can be easily prepared. Made with a variety of vegetables, it is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals. Vegetable crunch can be enjoyed as a main course, side dish, or even as a snack. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
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ROASTED VEGETABLE WRAPS
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Halve onion, pepper (remove seeds) and squash, and toss in olive oil and salt and pepper. Roast on baking sheet until tender, about 30 minutes, turning halfway through. Cool and chop veggies, mix together into a roasted vegetables and set aside in small bowl. Lay the tortilla flat on the counter. Place the spinach, carrots, tomatoes and cheese in the lower third of the tortilla. Drizzle on the dressing and top with a few spoons of the roasted vegetables. Roll tightly away from you, folding in the sides of the burrito as you go. Wrap tightly in wax paper, and then cut in half.
VEGETABLE CRUNCH RECIPE
Vegetable crunch
Provided by GoodtoKnow
Yield Serves: 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Spray a saucepan with oil and add the onion. Cook until it has softened.
- Add the tomato purée and the remaining vegetables and herbs and cook gently for 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Add the nuts and then season to taste and spoon the mixture into a shallow ovenproof dish.
- Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the rolled oats and cheese.
- Spoon the crumble mixture over the vegetables and then bake for 30 minutes until browned. Serve with green leaf and herb salad.
Nutrition Facts : @context https, Calories 389 Kcal, Fat 26 g
THE CRUNCHIEST VEGETABLE SALAD
A bowl of ice water stops the blanched vegetables from cooking and ensures they stay tender-crisp. The salt in the ice water seasons the veggies, all the while chilling them even further.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare the vegetables:
- Place cucumber, radishes, and scallions in a colander set inside a bowl of ice water. Press down on vegetables to submerge. Let soak, stirring occasionally, until very firm and crunchy, at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour. Drain and pat dry.
- Meanwhile, cook beans in a large pot of boiling generously salted water just until their color intensifies and they are barely softened, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, immediately transfer to a large bowl of salted ice water (use about 1 Tbsp. salt for every 2 quarts water).
- Return water in pot to a boil and repeat cooking process with sugar snap peas; add to bowl of ice water with beans. Let vegetables cool; drain and pat dry. Trim beans and remove strings from sugar snap peas. Slice into large pieces on a steep diagonal.
- Make the dressing and assemble:
- Whisk lime juice, oil, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and sugar in a large bowl; season dressing with salt and pepper. Add beans and peas and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add cucumber, radishes, and scallions and toss to combine. Transfer to a platter.
- Do Ahead
- Beans and peas can be blanched 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Dressing can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
WORLD'S GREATEST VEGETABLE BROTH
This makes a broth that is slightly thick with a rich color and full flavor. The broth can be frozen in one or one and a half cup blocks for later use. This recipe also leaves you with a bowl full of delicious cooked vegetables, I love to snack on them cold.
Provided by Tom West
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Broth and Stock Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Remove leaves and tender inner parts of celery and set aside.
- Toss onions, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers and turnips with olive oil. Place vegetables in a roasting pan and place them in the 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) oven. Stir the vegetable every 15 minutes. Cook until all of the vegetables have browned and the onions start to caramelize, this will take over one hour.
- Put the browned vegetables, celery, garlic, cloves, bay leaf, pepper corns, Italian parsley and water into a large stock pot. Bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cook uncovered until liquid is reduced by half.
- Pour the broth through a colander, catching the broth in a large bowl or pot. The liquid caught in the bowl or pot is your vegetable broth it can be used immediately or stored for later use. Although the vegetables are no longer necessary for your broth they are delicious to eat hot or cold, don't waste them!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 131.5 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
VEGETABLE CRUNCH
This is so refreshingly good and so crunchie. A lady in our church brought it to our Homecoming and I just had to have the recipe!
Provided by Bertsy Davenport
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together and put in 8x8 glass baking dish.
- Top with crushed ritz crackers dotted with 1/2 stick oleo.
- Bake 350 degrees 30-35 mim.
CRUNCHY CHEESY TOPPING FOR VEGETABLES
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Time 10m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat until melted. Add the pretzels and cook until they have absorbed the butter, about 2 minutes. Transfer the pretzels to a bowl, add the cheese and some black pepper and toss to combine. Use as a topping for any vegetable.
VEGGIE CRUNCH
My weight loss KEY! :) This is a great way to eat fresh veggies. It is light, easy to make, and best of all delicious. Cook time is refrigeration. I never get tired of this way of enjoying my veggies.
Provided by Ladies of the Lake-
Categories Vegetable
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare all veggies and place in a cover able bowl. (I use Gladware).
- Mix water, vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, and basil in a separate bowl until everything is dissolved.
- Pour over veggies.
- Refrigerate at least 3 hours before eating, but this will get better and better as it marinates. I have never had a batch last more than 4 days, but I think that would be my limit for storage.
CRANBERRY CRUNCH
A great side dish to any holiday meal. It can also be served as breakfast or dessert! Use a sweet variety of apples, not bitter or sour.
Provided by L April Williams
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix apples, cranberries, 1 cup pecans, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup butter together in a bowl; divide between two 8x8-inch baking dishes.
- Stir 1 cup pecans, oats, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup butter together in a bowl; sprinkle over each cranberry mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and topping is lightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 83 mg, Sugar 30.2 g
CRUNCHY VEGGIE SANDWICHES
"These sandwiches are a creative way to get kids to eat veggies. I've been making them for about 25 years," says Bridget Ward of Roeland Park, Kansas. "They're a great picnic food."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise and salt until blended. Stir into vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Serve on lettuce-lined rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 519mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRUNCHY VEGETABLE BAKE
While traveling in Kentucky a few years ago, my husband and I enjoyed an excellent mixed vegetable dish at a restaurant...and the owners were kind enough to share the recipe. It makes four casseroles so it's great for a church supper or other large group. -Jean Voan, Shepherd, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 60-80 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute celery and onions in oil until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the soup, sour cream, salt and pepper. Stir in the beans, corn and water chestnuts. Transfer to four greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes., In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, almonds and butter. Sprinkle over bean mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRUNCHY VEGETABLE SNACK MIX
Paprika, cumin, cayenne or wasabi add some spice to this no-fat snack.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Slice carrots, potatoes, and turnips, paper thin, lengthwise or widthwise, on a mandoline. Slice celery root and leeks, lengthwise. Re-rinse leeks.
- Working with one kind of vegetable at a time, arrange on a double layer of paper towel placing pieces close together but not touching. Sprinkle with seasoning, if desired.
- Microwave vegetables on high; the following are approximate times. Carrots and bell peppers: 2 minutes, turn, 2 more minutes. Sweet potatoes, turnips, celery: 2 minutes, turn, 1 1/2 more minutes. Potatoes: 1 1/2 minutes, turn, 1 1/2 more minutes. Leeks: 1 1/2 minutes, turn, 1 more minute. Pumpkin seeds: 8 to 9 minutes, turning every 3 minutes. Chickpeas and green peas: 8 to 10 minutes, turning every 3 minutes. Sage, rosemary, chives: 1 minute, turn, 1 more minute. Sprouts: 6 to 8 minutes, turning every 3 minutes.
- Let cool before eating. Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days; keep green peas in an open container and eat within 2 days.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables: The more colorful your vegetables, the more nutrients you'll get. Aim for a mix of dark leafy greens, root vegetables, and cruciferous vegetables.
- Roast your vegetables: Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and flavor. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast at a high temperature until they're tender and slightly browned.
- Sauté your vegetables: Sautéing vegetables is a quick and easy way to cook them. Heat some olive oil or butter in a pan over medium heat, and add your vegetables. Cook until they're tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Steam your vegetables: Steaming vegetables is a healthy way to cook them. It preserves their nutrients and prevents them from losing their color. Place your vegetables in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water, and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until they're tender.
- Microwave your vegetables: Microwaving vegetables is a quick and easy way to cook them. Place your vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl with a little water, and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until they're tender.
Conclusion:
Eating plenty of vegetables is essential for a healthy diet. Vegetables are packed with nutrients that help protect your body from disease, and they can also help you maintain a healthy weight. There are many delicious ways to cook vegetables, so experiment until you find a few recipes that you enjoy. The more vegetables you eat, the better you'll feel.
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