Mediterranean Veggie Saute France Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut all of your vegetables to your desired size making sure they are about the same size for even roasting and put them in a large mixing bowl. In a small mixing bowl or mason jar combine the olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, za'atar or sumac, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Stir or shake to combine. Toss the vegetables in the olive oil mixture. On a baking sheet spread the vegetables out in an even layer. You don't want your vegetables to be crowded so you may want to use two baking sheets. Roast the vegetables for about 30 to 35 minutes or until they are soft and just starting to show some char on the edges making sure to stir the vegetables at about the 15 minute mark. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.

ULTIMATE SAUTEED VEGETABLES

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.

MEDITERRANEAN VEGGIE SAUTE (FRANCE)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil then add onion, garlic, red pepper, peas & zucchini, cooking & stirring frequently over low heat until veggies start to have a golden color, about 5 minutes.
• Add wine & continue cooking over low heat until wine has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
• Add cream, salt & pepper & stir for 1 minute more.

MEDITERRANEAN VEGGIE WRAPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400f degrees.
• In a large nonstick frypan, heat oil over medium high heat.
• Saute onion and peppers 3 minutes.
• Add eggplant, zucchini, garlic, basil, thyme and oregano, saute 5 minutes more.
• Add tomato, salt and pepper.
• Simmer 5 minutes or until thickened and veggies are tender.
• Cool slightly.
• Spoon filling onto centre of tortillas, dividing evenly.
• Sprinkle each with about 1 tablespoon of the feta.
• Wrap up, secure with wooden picks, and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until crisp and heated through.
• To serve, cut each wrap in half and top with 1 teaspoon pesto.
• Low fat pesto:.
• to prepare a small quantity of low fat pesto for this recipe, combine in a small food processor until well blended: 2 tablespoons each, veggie oil (becel) and chopped fresh basil, 1 tablespoon 40% less fat grated parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons pine nuts and 1 clove garlic, smashed.

MARVELOUS MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the mushrooms, peppers and zucchini. Add the asparagus, onion, tomatoes, peas, broccoli and olives. Pour vinaigrette into bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., Discard marinade. Transfer vegetables to a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Place on a serving plate; sprinkle with cheese.