How to Cook Mixed Vegetables

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If you're tired of bland mixed vegetables, try cooking them a different way. You can sauté frozen mixed vegetables and season them with dill or tarragon. Or you can cut your own vegetables and toss them with oil and herbs before roasting them. You can even season mixed vegetables and toss them on the grill so they get a delicious smoky flavor. Steam your choice of mixed vegetables for a side dish that's low in fat and high in nutrients.

Ingredients

Sautéed Frozen Mixed Vegetables

  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 4 cups (600 g) mixed frozen vegetables
  • ½ teaspoon (0.5 g) dried dill or tarragon
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g) salt
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) freshly ground pepper

Makes 4 servings

Roasted Fresh Mixed Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 eggplant
  • 2 small potatoes
  • 5 small tomatoes
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Dried herbs (such as sage, thyme, or rosemary) to taste
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons (60 to 74 ml) olive oil, plus more to taste

Makes 6 servings

Grilled Fresh Mixed Vegetables

  • 1 tablespoon (12.5 g) light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (1 g) fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon (0.3 g) ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 8 asparagus spears
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 medium yellow squash
  • 1 small red onion

Makes 6 servings

Steamed Fresh Mixed Vegetables

  • 2 cups (480 ml) chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup (175 g) broccoli florets
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 cup (120 g) carrots
  • 1/2 pound (227 g) string beans, trimmed
  • 1/4 head cabbage

Makes 6 servings

Method 1
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Making Sautéed Frozen Mixed Vegetables

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  1. Pour 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of extra-virgin olive oil into a large skillet. Turn the heat on medium and mince one small shallot while the oil heats up. Add the shallot to the oil and stir it as it sautés. Cook the shallot for one minute so it softens. [1]
    • You can substitute canola, peanut, corn, safflower, or soybean oil for the extra-virgin olive oil.
  2. Measure 4 cups (600 g) of mixed frozen vegetables into the skillet with the shallot. There's no need to thaw the vegetables before you stir them into the shallot. [2]
    • You can use the classic mixed blend of frozen vegetables or your favorite frozen combination of vegetables (such as stir fry blend or California blend).
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Mixed Vegetables
    Put the lid on the skillet. Cook the vegetables for four to six minutes so they're completely heated. [3]
    • You can stir the vegetables once or twice to ensure that they sauté evenly.
  4. Take the lid off of the skillet and sprinkle ½ teaspoon (0.5 g) of dried dill or tarragon, ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g) of salt, and ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) of freshly ground pepper over the vegetables. Stir the mixed vegetables and serve them. [4]
    • Store the leftover mixed vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days.
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Method 2
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Making Roasted Fresh Mixed Vegetables

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  1. Turn the oven on to 375 degrees F (180 degrees C). Peel one medium-sized onion and cut it into four large wedges. Slice each wedge into very thin slices (about one centimeter or 0.4-inch thick). Scatter the sliced onion across the bottom of a large baking dish. [5]
  2. Wash the rest of the vegetables and trim off the ends. Use a sharp knife to dice the vegetables into cubes that are about the same size to ensure that they roast evenly. Dice the vegetables to pieces that are smaller than 1/2-inch (12-mm). [6]
    • Keep in mind that you can remove or swap out any of the vegetables in this recipe. The important thing is that you keep the amount of vegetables the same. For example, if you don't want to use the bell peppers and eggplant, use extra potatoes, zucchini, or tomatoes.
  3. Place the diced vegetables into the baking dish with the onion. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. You should also sprinkle your favorite herbs to taste. [7]
    • Consider using dried sage, thyme, or rosemary.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Mixed Vegetables
    Pour 4 to 5 tablespoons (60 to 74 ml) of olive oil over the vegetables and toss the mixture until it's combined. [8]
    • You can substitute canola, peanut, corn, safflower, or soybean oil for the extra-virgin olive oil.
  5. Put the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the vegetables for 30 minutes. Stir the vegetables and then roast the vegetables for another 15 to 30 minutes. They should soften and become golden brown once they've finished roasting. Serve the roasted mixed vegetables once they've cooled a little. [9]
    • While you can store the roasted mixed vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to five days, they will become soft over time.
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Method 3
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Making Grilled Fresh Mixed Vegetables

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Mixed Vegetables
    Get out a small bowl and mix together 1 tablespoon (12.5 g) of light brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons (1 g) of fresh basil leaves, 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) of salt, 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) of garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon (0.3 g) of ground black pepper. Set the seasonings aside. [10]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Mixed Vegetables
    Trim the ends off of eight asparagus spears. Remove the seeds from one medium red bell pepper and cut the pepper into six large strips. You'll also need to slice one medium zucchini, one medium yellow squash, and one small red onion into 1/2-inch (12-mm) slices. Place all of the cut vegetables into a large mixing bowl. [11]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Mixed Vegetables
    Pour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil and the seasoning mixture over the mixed vegetables. Use a spoon to mix the oil and seasonings over the vegetables until they're evenly coated. This will prevent them from sticking to the grill or grill basket. [12]
    • You can substitute canola, peanut, corn, safflower, or soybean oil for the extra-virgin olive oil.
    • Keep in mind that you can remove or swap out any of the vegetables in this recipe. The important thing is that you keep the amount of vegetables the same. For example, you could leave out the asparagus, but use more zucchini or add large mushrooms instead.
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  4. Poke each vegetable onto metal skewers and place them on the grill. You can mix the vegetables to get some variety on each skewer or make skewers with just one type of vegetable. If you don't want to skewer the veggies, just spread the mixed vegetables in a grill basket. [13]
  5. If you're using skewers, turn them once or twice so they cook evenly. If you're using the grill basket, flip them once as they cook. The grilled vegetables should be soft and lightly charred. Serve the mixed vegetables after they've cooled for a minute. [14]
    • Wear oven mitts or use tongs to remove the skewers from the grill since the metal will heat up.
    • Store the leftover grilled vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The vegetables will soften the longer they're stored, so use them within a few days.
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Making Steamed Fresh Mixed Vegetables

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  1. Pour 2 cups (480 ml) of chicken or vegetable stock into a pot. Place a steamer basket into the pot and turn the heat to medium. The stock should heat up while you prepare the vegetables. [15]
  2. Cut the broccoli into florets and trim the string beans. Chop the cabbage into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces and chop the carrots into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces. Trim the ends off of the zucchini and slice it into 1/2-inch (12 mm) slices. [16]
    • If you like, you can cut the zucchini slices in half to make half-moon shapes.
    • You can remove or swap out any of the vegetables in this recipe. The important thing is that you keep the amount of vegetables the same. For example, if you could leave out the broccoli and use brussels sprouts instead.
  3. Place all of the mixed vegetables into the steamer basket. Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring the steaming liquid to a boil. [17]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Cook Mixed Vegetables
    Put the lid on the pot and turn the heat down to low. Steam the vegetables in the basket for five minutes. Carefully lift the vegetable basket out of the pot and ensure that they're tender before you serve them. [18]
    • Store the leftover mixed vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days.
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    What can you do to correct if you've added too much of a spice, like maybe too much black pepper, salt, or red pepper or something that's just kind of overpowering a dish?
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    You would want to add something that will absorb the extra salt or seasoning. Potatoes, bread, and onions are great for that.
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      Things You'll Need

      Sautéed Frozen Mixed Vegetables

      • Large skillet
      • Measuring cups and spoons
      • Digital scale
      • Knife and cutting board
      • Spoon

      Roasted Fresh Vegetables

      • Measuring cups and spoons
      • Digital scale
      • Knife and cutting board
      • Spoon
      • Large baking dish

      Grilled Fresh Mixed Vegetables

      • Small bowl
      • Spoon
      • Knife and cutting board
      • Measuring cups and spoons
      • Digital scale
      • Skewers or grill basket
      • Oven mitts
      • Grill
      • Large mixing bowl

      Steamed Fresh Mixed Vegetables

      • Pot
      • Steamer basket
      • Knife and cutting board
      • Measuring cups and spoons
      • Digital scale

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      1. ↑ https://www.mccormick.com/recipes/salads-sides/mixed-vegetable-grill
      2. ↑ https://www.mccormick.com/recipes/salads-sides/mixed-vegetable-grill
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      To cook mixed vegetables, try sauteing them. First, heat up some extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook them for 4 - 6 minutes. Season the mixed vegetables with your favorite herbs and spices before they are served. You can also roast mixed vegetables. Dice all of the vegetables into ½ inch size pieces. Then arrange the vegetables evenly in a baking dish and season them with salt and pepper. Place the baking dish in the oven and roast the vegetables for 45 - 60 minutes, or until they have softened and are golden brown. For more ideas on how to cook mixed vegetables, like how to grill or steam vegetables, read on.

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