Vegetables Giardiniera Recipe

Name: Vegetables Giardiniera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets; 3 large broccoli stalks, cut into florets; 3 large carrots, peeled, sliced diagonally; 1/2 pound Mediterranean olives (such as cracked green Sicilian olive or Kalamata olives); 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup olive oil; 4 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; Lemon wedges

Servings: persons

1
Steam cauliflower until just crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.
2
Rinse with cold water; drain well.
3
Steam broccoli until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
4
Rinse with cold water; drain well.
5
Steam carrots until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
6
Rinse with cold water; drain.
7
Mix cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and olives in large bowl.
8
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
9
Cover vegetables and chill.)
10
Place lemon juice in small bowl.
11
Gradually mix in oil.
12
Add tomatoes, oregano and dried red pepper.
13
Pour dressing over vegetables and stir to coat.
14
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
15
Garnish with lemon wedges.
16
(Can be prepared 2 hours ahead.
17
Let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally.)

396

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets, 3 large broccoli stalks, cut into florets, 3 large carrots, peeled, sliced diagonally, 1/2 pound Mediterranean olives (such as cracked green Sicilian olive or Kalamata olives), and more.

Yes, Vegetables Giardiniera falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetables Giardiniera

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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