Mixed Vegetables Mexican Style Recipes

MEXICAN STIR-FRIED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add jicama and bell pepper; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Add all remaining ingredients; mix well. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.

MEXICAN SAUTEED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook 3-4 minutes or until they begin to look translucent.
• Add the assortment of peppers and zucchini to the pan and cook 4-5 minutes or until the peppers start to soften. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil if the vegetables begin to stick to the pan. Stir occasionally.
• Add the mushrooms and garlic to the pan along with cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Toss and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the mushrooms are lightly browned.

MEXICAN ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Chop vegetables and place on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
• Drizzle olive oil over veggies, and sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly. Mix until vegetables are evenly coated with oil and seasoning.
• Bake at 425˚F for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Remove from oven and squeeze lime juice over top. Enjoy!

MEXICAN VEGGIES

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a small saucepan; add zucchini and corn. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until zucchini is almost tender. Drain. Stir in salsa; heat through.

MEXICAN VEGGIES WITH QUESO

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, yellow squash, and chayote. Cover, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped jicama; cover and cook 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cover and let cook for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese. Serve immediately.

MIXED VEGETABLES, MEXICAN STYLE

Steps:

• 1. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook the zucchini, cauliflower, and corn until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a platter. 2. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook the onion until limp, about 4 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, except the cilantro. Cook, stirring, until the tomato is hot and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Spoon over the vegetables. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve hot.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.