Italian Inspired Sauteed Vegetables Over Rice Recipes

FAST ITALIAN VEGETABLE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil for 2 minutes. Add zucchini; saute 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the corn, tomato, basil, salt and Italian seasoning; cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SAUTE

Steps:

• Cut broccoli and cauliflower into bite sized pieces. Peel and slice broccoli stalks and cut into 1/4 inch thick coins. Steam or boil for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• in large saute pan, saute onion and garlic in butter and oil for 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of water, snow peas, broccoli and cauliflower to pan. Sprinkle with seasoning blend, toss to distribute seasonings, cover and saute an additional 5 to 7 minutes.
• When vegetables are heated through and still tender crisp add 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese.
• Season to taste with salt & pepper. Toss and serve hot.

RISO AL FORNO (ITALIAN BAKED RICE)

Steps:

• Mix Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and bread crumbs together in a bowl; set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and saute until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add passata, vegetable broth, peas, basil, oregano, thyme, garlic, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Add rice; mix well. Cover and simmer, adding a bit of water if necessary to keep rice from sticking to the bottom, until tender, about 18 minutes.
• While the rice is cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Remove the Dutch oven from the stove and gently stir in provolone cheese. Sprinkle reserved bread crumb mixture on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned on top, about 15 minutes.

ITALIAN RICE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Stir in spinach. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender; drain well. Add the vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir in the rice and red peppers until combined. Cook and stir until heated through.