Best Zesty Mixed Vegetables Recipes

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ULTIMATE SAUTEED VEGETABLES



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Here's how to make the best sauteed vegetables: colorful, flavor-packed and crisp tender! Gone are the days of the soggy veggie saute.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 multi-colored bell peppers (we used red and yellow)
1 medium red onion
1 large carrot
1 head broccoli (8 ounces, stem on)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the peppers. Slice the onion. Cut the carrot into thin rounds, on the bias. Cut the broccoli into small florets.
  • Toss the vegetables in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the oregano, kosher salt and plenty of fresh ground black pepper.
  • In large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes until tender and lightly charred, stirring occasionally. Taste and add a few pinches of additional salt to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Sugar 5.5 g, Sodium 24 mg, Fat 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

SPICY MIXED VEGETABLES



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
4 small, long, yellow zucchini squash, sliced
small zucchini, sliced
1 pound fava beans, shelled
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
Small bunch basil leaves, left whole

Steps:

  • Cut the red pepper into strips and place the strips face down on a piece of foil paper placed on a broiling rack. Broil until the skin blisters. Place in a bag and seal. When the peppers have cooled, peel off the skin. Cut the strips into one-inch pieces and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet and add the squash and zucchini. Brown lightly on both sides. Steam the fava beans.
  • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the zucchini and cook for two to three minutes, stirring. Add the fava beans, peppers and basil leaves. Stir fry for a minute. Serve hot or cold.

ZESTY ROASTED VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Zesty Roasted Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Onions

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb whole mushroom
1/2 lb baby carrots
1 medium onion, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
1 large green bell peppers or 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into 8 strips
1/3 cup zesty reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Line 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil; spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Toss vegetables with dressing and 1/4 cup of the cheese; spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake 28 to 30 minute or until vegetables are tender, stirring after 15 minute.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

ZESTY VEGETABLE DIP



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There's an abundance of excellent cheeses made in our state, but sharp cheddar is our favorite. My mom used to make this for all of our family gatherings and it was so popular. Now I make it for get-togethers as well...it even gets my kids to eat vegetables!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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