Saucy Ribbon Vegetables Recipes

VEGETABLE RIBBONS

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler, cut the vegetables lengthwise into very thin strips., In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add broth. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup. Add the vegetable strips and 1 tablespoon parsley; cook and stir for 2 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve with a slotted spoon.

STEAMED VEGETABLE RIBBONS

Steps:

• Trim ends from the carrots and zucchini. Use a vegetable peeler to make long thin strips down the length of each carrot and zucchini, making long ribbons. , Place carrots in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 2 minutes. Add zucchini; cover and steam 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Transfer vegetables to a bowl. Add the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

SAUCE FOR VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a blender, combine all ingredients, slowly adding the oil. Blend until smooth, adding extra stock if too dense. The texture should be that of hollandaise sauce.;

SUMMER VEGETABLE PESTO RIBBON SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut the ends off the zucchini. With a vegetable peeler, shave off as many thin slices as possible and transfer a large bowl. Repeat with the yellow squash and carrots.
• Place the grape tomatoes between 2 large plates or tupperware lids. Press down, securing the tomatoes in place, and use a long, sharp knife to slice the tomatoes in half. Add to the bowl with the shaved vegetables.
• Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
• Make the pesto: Add the basil, parsley, cashews, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil to a food processor and process until smooth.
• Spoon the pesto onto the shaved vegetables and mix well with tongs until fully coated and serve.
• Enjoy!

SAUCY VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat stove to high heat.
• Half fill medium saucepan with water and heat to boiling.
• Add potatoes and carrot and cook until just tender.
• Drain and set aside.
• While potatoes are cooking, turn on another burner to medium-low heat.
• Combine soup, cheese and milk in a small saucepan.
• Cook and stir until sauce is hot.
• Add potatoes, carrots and corn to sauce.
• Cook and stir until all vegetables are hot.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

POLENTA WITH VEGETABLE TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Cut zucchini in half, then cut in half again. Slice in diagonal pieces. Add to a large bowl. Dice plum tomatoes. Add to zucchini to the bowl. Add sliced mushrooms. Add 1/2 the sliced green onions saving 1/2 for topping. Set aside.
• 2. Remove the wrapper from the polenta tube and slice into 1/4 inch slices.
• 3. Add your favorite marinara or tomato sauce to a large saucepan, heating to medium, but do not boil.
• 4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil to medium-high. Add polenta slices to skillet, not overcrowding. Saute on both sides till lightly browned. Set the first batch aside on a warmed plate and place it in 200-degree oven to keep warm.
• 5. Add all the vegetables to tomato sauce, turn the heat down to medium-low. Stir occasionally. Add salt, pepper, and Italian Seasoning. You want to heat the vegetables, not cook them. Taste for the possible addition of more salt and pepper or Italian seasoning and be sure they are heated through.
• 6. Finish sauteing the polenta. Remove the heated plate of polenta from the oven and add this batch to it.
• 7. Depending on how many polenta slices you have, measure out on 4 plates. Top with a large spoonful of vegetable mixture. Top that with the remaining green onions and the chopped cilantro measured out for 4 plates. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the plate. We like this with a salad and crusty bread for accompaniment.

SAUCY CHICKEN & VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Fry the chicken in the oil in a wide pan for 5 mins on each side. Throw in the potatoes and stir to coat. Pour over the chicken stock, cover and simmer for 10 mins until the potatoes are almost cooked through.
• Remove the lid and turn the heat to high. Boil the stock down until it just coats the bottom of the pan. Scatter the vegetables into the pan, cover again and cook the veg for about 3 mins.
• Stir in the crème fraîche to make a creamy sauce, season with pepper and salt, if you want, then add the tarragon. Serve straight from the pan.