Vegetable Parmesan Toss Recipes

PARMESAN VEGETABLE TOSS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sugar, basil and salt.
• Add broccoli, cauliflower, onion and water chestnuts; toss.
• Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Just before serving, sprinkle with the chopped bacon.
• Top with croutons, if desired.

VEGETABLE PARMESAN

Steps:

• Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
• Drizzle the eggplant, fennel and zucchini slices with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the vegetables until softened, 3 to 4 minutes each side. (The vegetables can also be baked in a 375 degrees F oven for 15 to 20 minutes until soft).
• Spoon 3/4 cup of the marinara sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange the eggplant slices on top. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Arrange the fennel slices in a single layer on top. Spoon 3/4 cup of marinara sauce over the peppers. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan. Arrange the zucchini on top and cover with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Scatter the bread crumbs over the cheese and drizzle liberally with oil. Bake until the top is golden and forms a crust, 30 to 35 minutes.

VEGETABLE PARMESAN

Steps:

• Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish.
• Drizzle the eggplant slices, fennel slices and peppers with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes each side until softened.
• Spoon 3/4 cup of the marinara sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange the eggplant slices on top. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Arrange the peppers in a single layer on top. Spoon 3/4 cup of marinara sauce over the peppers. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Arrange the fennel on top and cover with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Scatter the bread crumbs over the cheese and drizzle liberally with oil. Bake until the top is golden and forms a crust, about 30 to 35 minutes
• Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before serving.
• Cook's Note: The vegetables can also be baked in a 375 degrees F oven for 15 to 20 minutes until softened.

VEGETABLE PARMESAN TOSS

Steps:

• Mix broccoli, cauliflower and onion in very large (4-quart) bowl.
• Mix mayonnaise, cheese, sugar, salt and basil in small bowl. Add mayonnaise mixture to vegetables; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Just before serving, add bacon, lettuce, croutons and water chestnuts; toss lightly. Store covered in refrigerator.

VEGETABLE PARMESAN

Steps:

• Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish.
• Toss the eggplant, fennel, and bell peppers with the 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until softened.
• Spoon 3/4 cup of the marinara sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange the eggplant slices on top. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Arrange the peppers in a single layer on top. Spoon 3/4 cup of the marinara sauce over the peppers. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Layer the fennel on top and cover with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden and forms a crust. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
• Cook's Note
• The vegetables can also be baked in a 375°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until softened.

PARMESAN VEGETABLE TOSS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sugar, basil and salt. Add broccoli, cauliflower, onion and water chestnuts toss. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Just before serving, place lettuce in a salad bowl and top with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with bacon. Top with croutons if desired.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997