Red Pepper Bean Medley Recipes

RED PEPPER BEAN MEDLEY

Steps:

• Steam beans for 5 minutes.
• Add pepper strips; steam 5-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
• Transfer beans and peppers to a serving dish. Pour dressing over and toss to combine.
• Serve immediately, or chill to serve as a salad.

SLOW-COOKED BEAN MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until onion and peppers are tender. Discard bay leaves.

BEAN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet.
• Add onion, celery, and green pepper.
• Cook slowly for 10 minutes.
• Do not brown.
• Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, lima beans, barley, parsley, salt, basil, and black pepper.
• Transfer mixture to a buttered 2-to 3 quart casserole with lid.
• Add boiling water.
• Cover.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese before serving.
• Good served with: Marinated, slightlt blanched mixed vegetables, hot French bread and butter.
• Tips: This dish can be assembled and baked later.
• Add the boiling water just before baking.
• Baking time should be increased by 15 minutes when starting refrigerated temperature.

ROASTED GREEN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Quarter the zucchini lengthwise and then cut in half. Place in a gallon resealable plastic bag along with the trimmed asparagus and green beans.
• Add in the olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Seal and toss to completely coat the vegetables. Release any extra air from the bag and store in the refrigerator, along with the Parmesan, until ready to roast.
• When ready to roast, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Remove the vegetable mix from the bag and spread it onto a sheet pan. Roast until the vegetables are tender and beginning to brown, 18 to 20 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time. Remove the vegetables from the oven and sprinkle the Parmesan over the top.

COLORFUL VEGETABLE MEDLEY SIDE DISH

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat bouillon and water for 1 minute; stir well. Stir in the salt, garlic powder, pepper and 1 teaspoon oil., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the broccoli, carrots, onion and celery in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes. Add the bouillon mixture; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add zucchini and red pepper; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cabbage; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until crisp-tender.

SLOW-COOKED BEAN MEDLEY

Steps:

• 1. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW to 5-6 hours or until onion and peppers are tender. Discard bay leaves.

CORN AND RED PEPPER MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil and cook the corn for about 2 minutes.
• Add the red peppers, onions, and garlic, and saute for 4-6 minutes.
• Stir in the parsley, chili powder, salt and pepper and cook for another minute or two.

ROASTED BELL PEPPER MEDLEY

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Cut bell peppers in half; remove seeds. (For larger peppers, cut lengthwise in half again.)
• In medium bowl, toss bell peppers, onions, garlic, oil and Italian seasoning. Spoon mixture into 13x9-inch pan.
• Roast 10 to 12 minutes or until bell peppers are crisp-tender.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat remaining ingredients except ground pepper with wire whisk.
• Before serving, drizzle oil mixture over bell peppers and onions; sprinkle with ground pepper.