Best Squash And Red Pepper Pilaf Recipes

YELLOW SQUASH AND RED PEPPER SAUTE

Steps:

• Heat a skillet to medium high and add olive oil.
• Add squash, onions, and red pepper.
• Season to your liking. Salt and pepper now with fresh asil at the end if you wish.
• Saute until lightly browned and tender crisp.
• Sprinkle with basil chiffonade and serve.

YELLOW SQUASH AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the squash, onion and peppers in oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium. , Cook, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

ASPARAGUS, SQUASH & RED PEPPER SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute the peppers, squash and asparagus in wine and oil until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

RAINBOW GRILLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY PILAF

Steps:

• Preheat a lightly greased grill to medium high heat. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, paprika, cumin, black pepper, red pepper & garlic. Add the vegetables & toss to coat.
• Place corn on the grill for 7-8 minutes, turning often, until slightly charred in places. Meanwhile, Place the onions & peppers in a grill basket & grill for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini, squash, mushrooms & tomatoes. Grill for an additional 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender, tossing often.
• Remove kernels from corn cobs with a sharp knife. Place corn in a large bowl with the other grilled vegetables. Add the orzo, rice, parmesan, chickpeas, dressing & parsley. Toss until combined. Serve.

SAFFRON RICE PILAF WITH RED PEPPERS & TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• On the stove top or in the microwave, heat the broth until hot. Add the saffron, cover, and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a heavy-based 3-quart saucepan with a tight lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add the rice, salt and cayenne, and stir well to coat each grain with oil. Toast for a full five minutes, stirring regularly to keep the grains separated and to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan (the rice may turn opaque before 5 minutes is up, but keep going). Reduce the heat to low if there are any signs of scorching. Stir in 2 tablespoons of parsley and the garlic.
• Add the saffron broth, stir once, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 18 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let the pilaf sit, still covered, for five minutes.
• Once the pilaf has rested, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Using the fork, gently fold in the almonds, the remaining parsley, and the oregano. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
• P.S. You might be tempted to leave out the saffron because it's expensive, but DON'T DO IT! It's worth every penny, and one jar goes a long way. If you have a Trader Joe's in your area, you can pick up a jar for about three to four bucks. If you don't have a TJ's, I'm sorry for you.

SQUASH AND RED PEPPER PILAF

Steps:

• Cook squash, bell pepper, onion, and bay leaf in oil with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add rice and stir until well coated, then add water and bring to a vigorous boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, tightly covered with lid, until vegetables and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with seeds.