Best 11 Vegetables Oriental Style Asparagus Broccoli Or Cauliflower Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, vegetables oriental style present a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds and transport you to a world of exotic aromas. This article embarks on a culinary journey to uncover the best recipes for cooking the trio of asparagus, broccoli, and cauliflower in the captivating style of the Orient. Blending the vibrant colors and textures of these vegetables with the harmony of Asian spices and sauces, we'll explore a world of culinary creations that will elevate your next meal to an unforgettable experience.

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

CHINESE VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Chinese Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelync

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb broccoli (Any combination you prefer) or 1 lb onion (Any combination you prefer)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Slice and mix vegetable combo.Stirfry vegetables for 2 minutes in oil.
  • Add soy sauce,sugar and fry 1 minute.
  • Add chicken broth,cover and steam for 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.3, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 186.4, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3, Protein 1.9

GRILLED BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER



Grilled Broccoli & Cauliflower image

This is a great grilled side dish with just about any meat. For a variation, add one large baking potato, or mix in asparagus for a veggie extravaganza! -Tara Delgado, Wauseon, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 small onion, cut into wedges
Refrigerated butter-flavored spray
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower and onion; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Sprinkle with the garlic salt, paprika and pepper; toss to coat. Place vegetables on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18x 12 in.); fold foil around vegetables and seal tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASIAN-STYLE CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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It's a good way to eat your veggies! Serve over white rice and a little soy sauce and lime.

Provided by JENISSE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 cup broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, sliced
½ cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup cubed jicama
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon chopped toasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Mix chicken with ground ginger, black pepper, garlic salt, and sesame oil in a bowl; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli, bell pepper, and mushrooms in the boiling water until broccoli is just tender, about 3 minutes; drain.
  • Whisk cornstarch and 1/2 cup water together in bowl.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir cooked vegetables, jicama, brown sugar, and honey into chicken. Add cornstarch mixture and continue cooking and stirring until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more.
  • Sprinkle sesame and peanuts over chicken and vegetables before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 507.3 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

ASIAN ASPARAGUS



Asian Asparagus image

The asparagus should still be crunchy when you serve them. If you use very thin asparagus cut the cooking time back. You can also use this recipe for broccoli

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, washed,hard stems snapped off,if necessary peel the bottom part of the stem
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 pinch sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (white & green part)

Steps:

  • Cut asparagus into 2" pieces.
  • Heat oil in wok or large skillet (high heat).
  • Add asparagus, stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Add water& sugar to the asparagus, cover and steam for 2 minutes, shake the pan a few times Combine the remaining ingredients.
  • Uncover wok and add remaining ingredients and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat the asparagus with the spice mixture.
  • Serve immediately.

VEGETABLES AND CABBAGE STIR-FRY WITH OYSTER SAUCE



Vegetables and Cabbage Stir-Fry with Oyster Sauce image

This is an authentic and simple Chinese recipe for doing a healthy vegetable dish without losing any vitamins. It's easy and fast to make and loved by young and old alike. Oyster sauce is easy to find in any Asian food store and most grocery stores.

Provided by Lynn Wheaton

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound broccoli florets
1 pound cauliflower florets
½ head cabbage, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons oyster sauce

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; saute broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and garlic in the hot oil until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and drizzle oyster sauce over the vegetables mix and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 102.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CREAMY VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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This vegetable dish is so easy and so good. It can be made early and baked later. You can also double this recipe and bake in a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Provided by Toni

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower combination
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
⅓ cup sour cream
1 (2.8 ounce) package French-fried onions, divided
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook vegetables according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl combine vegetables, mushroom soup, 1/2 cup cheese, sour cream, 1/2 can fried onions and pepper. Transfer to a deep pie plate.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and fried onions; bake 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 599.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

ORIENTAL VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Oriental Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Frenzy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 c, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 carrot, shredded
100 g snow peas
200 g bok choy
200 g broccoli, chopped
1 red pepper, sliced
100 g green beans, cut into 1 inch
100 g oyster mushrooms
1/2 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon gingerroot, chopped
4 teaspoons hoisin sauce
4 teaspoons tomato sauce
2 teaspoons stir-fry sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice wine
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • In a cup, combine hoisin sauce, tomato sauce, stir-fry sauce, soy sauce, rice wine, and flour.
  • In a wok, Heat oil and fry the garlic and the ginger.
  • Add the vegetables and the mixture and simmer for 3 minutes
  • Add the tofu and simmer for 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.6, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 385.3, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 6.9, Protein 5.4

VEGETABLES ORIENTAL STYLE (ASPARAGUS, BROCCOLI, OR CAULIFLOWER)



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Nutritional value of this dish will vary with your vegetable choice. Cauliflower is a good source of Vitamin C, carrots are a good source of Vitamin A, and broccoli is a good source of both.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 13m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cauliflower or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen carrots, thawed
1 stalk celery, sliced
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, drained (4 oz can)
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Brown almonds in margarine over low heat.
  • Remove almonds and set aside.
  • Add remaining ingredients to margarine, cover, and simmer over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Top with almonds and serve.

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE



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Great broccoli cauliflower recipe that everyone will love! The croutons on top give it that crunchy flavor everyone will love.

Provided by MUSTANGSTEPH21

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups broccoli
2 cups cauliflower
2 eggs
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup butter, melted
1 (15 ounce) package seasoned croutons, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Put broccoli and cauliflower in separate saucepans and pour enough water into the saucepans to cover the vegetables completely; bring each to a boil and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain each and mix in a 11x7-inch baking dish.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl until creamy. Mix mayonnaise, onion, and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese into the eggs; pour over the vegetables. Pour melted butter over the broccoli mixture and top with the remaining Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle croutons over the entire dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 134.4 mg, Fat 50.9 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 1253 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

ASIAN ASPARAGUS



Asian Asparagus image

I don't mask tastes with heavy sauces, and I use oils sparingly. This is an easy-to-fix stir-fry offers a delightful garlic-orange sauce that keeps the spotlight on the vegetables.-Lee Ann Odell, Erie , Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
Dash pepper
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon canola oil
8 cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry asparagus in canola oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and orange juice mixture; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SZECHUAN BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER



Szechuan Broccoli and Cauliflower image

This recipe is from The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook. It is easy to put together and has many possibilities. Equal parts green beans, bell peppers or your favorite veggie can be used. This is wonderful with fish and steamed brown rice.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cauliflower florets
3 cups broccoli florets
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon chili paste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, scrubbed and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 green onion, thinly sliced on the diagonal

Steps:

  • Place the cauliflower and broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling salted water.
  • Boil until crisp tender, approximately 5 minutes.
  • In a small dish, combine the oyster sauce, water and chili paste; set aside.
  • Warm the olive oil in a heavy wok or skillet, add the minced ginger and garlic.
  • Saute for 30 seconds taking care not to allow the garlic to brown.
  • Add the carrot and saute for 1 minute, add the steamed cauliflower and broccoli.
  • Toss and stir for approximately 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the oyster sauce mixture, stirring to evenly distribute and warm mixture for approximately 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and stir in green onion.
  • Serve immediately.

Tips for Cooking Oriental-Style Vegetables:

  • Choose fresh, crisp vegetables. This will ensure that they cook evenly and retain their vibrant color.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a hot wok or skillet. This will help the vegetables sear and retain their crunch.
  • Add the vegetables to the wok or skillet in batches. This will prevent them from overcrowding and steaming instead of stir-frying.
  • Stir-fry the vegetables for only a few minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Add a flavorful sauce or marinade to the vegetables. This will enhance their flavor and make them even more delicious.

Conclusion:

Oriental-style vegetables are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite veggies. They are quick and easy to make, and they can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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