Best Quick Vegetable Bean Medley Recipes

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SIMPLE VEGETABLE MEDLEY



Simple Vegetable Medley image

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
3/4 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch julienne strips
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Steam broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, and carrots in a vegetable steamer 5 to 10 minutes, or cook covered in a microwave with a little water until crisp-tender.
  • Transfer to a large serving bowl. Add red pepper and mushrooms to bowl and toss to mix.
  • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, scallions, and thyme with a wire whisk. Drizzle over vegetables and serve.
  • Recipe provided by Low Cholesterol Olive Oil Cookbook

SLOW-COOKED BEAN MEDLEY



Slow-Cooked Bean Medley image

I often change the variety of beans in this classic recipe, using whatever I have on hand to total the five cans called for. The sauce makes any combination delicious! It's a gluten-free side dish that's popular with just about everyone. -Peggy Gwillim, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups ketchup
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 942mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic exchanges

BEAN VEGETABLE MEDLEY



Bean Vegetable Medley image

Make and share this Bean Vegetable Medley recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Beans

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
2 medium tomatoes, diced
2 cups red kidney beans, drained
1 (10 ounce) packet frozen baby lima beans
1 cup quick-cooking barley
2/3 cup parsley, Chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, Ground
3 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, Grated

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.1, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 968.5, Carbohydrate 80.8, Fiber 21.3, Sugar 5.1, Protein 21.3

QUICK BEAN SOUP



Quick Bean Soup image

A co-worker of mine brought this soup for everyone to sample at lunch one day. I ended up eating a heaping bowlful even though I don't normally care for soup. It's that good.-Dorothy Anderson, Woodstock, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings (about 2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 cups water
2 cans (15 ounces each) navy or great northern beans
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices and halved
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. saucepan, combine onion, carrots, celery and water. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients; mix well. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 1270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SLOW-COOKED BEAN MEDLEY



SLOW-COOKED BEAN MEDLEY image

How can something so tasty be so good for you? Beans are one of the healthiest foods going, and this recipe has beans galore! Recipe & photo: Tasteofhome.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 5h25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 c ketchup
2 stalk(s) celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c water
1/2 c italian salad dressing
2 bay leaves
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
1 tsp ground mustard
1/8 tsp pepper
1 can(s) (16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can(s) (15-1/2 oz.) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can(s) (15-1/2 oz.) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can(s) (15-1/4 oz.) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can(s) (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can(s) (15 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained

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.

VEGETABLE-BEAN SOUP



Vegetable-Bean Soup image

This time of year is filled with fancy fare, so we all need a change of pace during the week. This simple soup is tasty, and extremely gratifying.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium carrots, diced small
2 celery stalks, diced small
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 cans (15.5 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add carrots, celery, and onion and cook until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and season with salt and pepper; cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, and parsley and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide soup among four bowls and serve with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

SIMPLE VEGETARIAN SLOW-COOKED BEANS



Simple Vegetarian Slow-Cooked Beans image

When I have a hungry family to feed, these tasty beans with spinach, tomatoes and carrots are a go-to dish. This veggie delight is frequently on the menu. -Jennifer Reid, Farmington, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
4 medium carrots, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 cup vegetable stock
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
4 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and chopped
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until carrots are tender, adding spinach and tomatoes during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Stir in cilantro and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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