Best Cajun Summer Vegetables Recipes

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CAJUN SUMMER VEGETABLES



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Put your garden-fresh summertime veggies to good use in a colorful side dish that gets a little heat from Cajun seasoning. It pairs well with any entree, and it's quick and easy to prepare. -Nancy Dentler, Greensboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium yellow summer squash, sliced
2 medium zucchini, sliced
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/2 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Place vegetables in a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAJUN SPICED HALIBUT AND SUMMER VEGETABLES



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Categories     Fish     Vegetable     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 T. Olive Oil - divided
1/2 red onion
1/2 yellow bell pepper
1/2 red bell pepper
1 lg. zuchinni
1 lg. yellow crook neck squash
1 T. Cajun Style Spice Mix (or more to taste)
Salt & Pepper
2 lbs. halibut filet - cut into 4 equal pieces
1 T. Cajun Spice Mix (or more to taste)
Salt & Pepper

Steps:

  • Cut all vegetables into 1/2 inch pieces. Toss onion and bell pepper with 1 T. oil and season with spice mix, salt & pepper. Heat 1 T. oil in saute pan. Saute over med. high heat until onion starts to carmelize. In the same bowl toss zuchinni and squash with additional spices, add more oil if necessary. Add to onion mixture and continue to saute until vegetables are crisp tender. While squash is cooking, lightly brush fish with remaining oil, sprinkle with seasoning, salt and pepper. Remove vegetables from pan and divide onto heated plates. In same pan over high heat saute halibut for 2 minutes, turn over and cook another 3 minutes or until cooked through. Place on top of vegetables and serve. 2 lbs. halibut filet - cut into 4 equal pieces

CAJUN SUMMER VEGETABLES RECIPE



Cajun Summer Vegetables Recipe image

Put your garden-fresh summertime veggies to good use in a colorful side dish that gets a little heat from Cajun seasoning. It pairs well with any entree, and it's quick and easy to prepare. -Nancy Dentler, Greensboro, North Carolina

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium yellow summer squash, sliced
2 medium zucchini, sliced
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/2 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Place vegetables in a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning; toss to coat.
  • Yield: 6 servings.
  • Editor's Note: If you do not have a grill wok or basket, use a disposable foil pan. Poke holes in the bottom of the pan with a meat fork to allow liquid to drain.
  • Originally published as Cajun Summer Vegetables in Healthy Cooking
  • June/July 2012, p54

CAJUN SUMMER VEGETABLES



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How to make Cajun Summer Vegetables

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium yellow summer squash, sliced
2 medium zucchini, sliced
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/2 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • Place vegetables in a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning; toss to coat.

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