All the veggie lovers out there are looking for a mouth-watering combination of various vegetables. These dishes are not only good for your health but also give you an amazing heavenly flavor every time. For this reason, various types of vegetable dishes are made with a combination of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors.
The Normandy vegetable recipe is such an amazing platter that is loved by all food lovers. So today I am going to share some Normandy Vegetable blend recipes that can be prepared at home.
The smoky texture of the vegetables used in these Normandy recipes gives an enhanced flavor. But in answer to a very common question- “Why is it called Normandy vegetables?” many food lovers explain these platters are made mainly with carrots and cauliflower following French culture. So let’s start the recipe.
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Classic Normandy Vegetable Blend Special Recipe
This special vegetable recipe is very popular for its gravy texture along with the smoky and savory coating on the vegetables. A creamy layer on the vegetables gives a soupy taste and makes the dish more demanding. So let’s start the Normandy vegetables recipe:
Ingredients:
- ½ cups of milk
- ½ cups of chopped onions and all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of cheddar cheese (any choice)
- 3 cups of water
- 2 sticks of unsalted butter
- ½ tsp of salt and pepper to taste
- 1- package or cup of frozen Normandy blend vegetables (carrots and cauliflower)
Methods of Preparing Step by Step:
Step 1:
Take the veggies in a bowl to rinse properly with water and dry them with a paper towel. Then place the rinsed vegetables in a saucepan and pour water into it. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil under medium heat.
Step 2:
When the veggies get soft and tender, then drain the water and set them aside to dry. Meanwhile, take the butter sticks in a frying pan and melt them under medium heat. Then add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté until a brownish and soft texture appears.
Step 3:
Then add in flour and milk to make a gravy layer for the Normandy recipe. Stir the mixture from time to time to avoid bottom burn. When the milk mixture gets thicker add the dried vegetables to it and simmer for 5-6 minutes.
Step 4:
Then take the mixture into a mixer and sprinkle salt and pepper on top. Blend the mixture until the vegetable mixture gets creamy. Then add cheddar cheese on top.
Step 5:
When the vegetable blends properly and cheese gets melted, then place in the saucepan under low heat for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Finally, the mouth-watering Normandy Vegetable recipe is ready to be served.
Cheesy and Creamy Vegetable Medley Recipe
This recipe is one of the most demanding Normandy blend frozen vegetables recipes. The extra added mayo creamy layer with the frozen Normandy veggies gives a delicious flavor in every bite. So let’s start the recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 bag of frozen Normandy vegetables (carrots, cauliflower, yellow squash)
- 2 cups of cheese and milk
- ½ cups of heavy cream and mayonnaise
- ½ tsp of salt and pepper
- 1 tsp of onion powder
- 1 cup of milk
Methods of Preparing Step by Step:
Step 1:
In a saucepan, take water and bring it to a boil under medium heat. Then add the frozen Normandy mix veggies to make them soft and tender for cooking. After that, drain the water and set the vegetables aside.
Step 2:
Take milk in the pan and start to heat under medium-low heat. Then add salt, pepper, and onion powder to bring a savory flavor to the dish. Stir the mixture properly to mix the ingredients and then add whipped cream with mayonnaise while stirring.
Step 3:
Simmer the mixture for a couple of minutes until it gets thicker. Stir from time to time to avoid bottom burning. Then slowly pour in the prepared Normandy veggies and cook for 15 minutes under low heat.
Step 4:
When the vegetables get cooked perfectly along with a thick creamy layer, reduce heat, and let it cool for some time before serving.
Finally, the delicious Creamy Veggie Medley recipe is ready to be served.
Homemade Special California Normandy Veggie Recipe
This can be the best-served vegetable platter at home. This dish can be prepared without any hassle and the use of broccoli along with the Normandy vegetables made it more tempting. So let’s start the best of all California blend vegetables recipes without any delay:
Ingredients:
- 2 cup of chopped carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli
- 2 sticks of unsalted butter
- ½ cups of cheese and breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp of cayenne pepper and salt
Methods of Preparing Step by Step:
Step 1:
In a mixing bowl, take the chopped veggies (carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli) and wash them properly, and set them aside. Melt the butter sticks and pour the butter juice on the vegetables.
Step 2:
Mix the melted butter and vegetables properly to get an oily coating. Then sprinkle cheese on top to get a cheesy texture and mix properly.
Step 3:
When the cheese layer gets settled, place the vegetables in a bowl of breadcrumbs. Rub and mix them for a couple of minutes for an even crispy coating on the outer surface of the veggies.
Step 4:
Then place the prepared marinated veggies on a greased baking pan. Place the pan in a preheated
Finally, take out the baking pan. Then the Broccoli Normandy recipe is ready to be served.
Conclusion
These Normandy recipes are very demanding among all the veggie lovers. The combination of tender and smoky texture of the vegetables with gravy and creamy texture made these dishes more tempting. Besides, the Normandy veggie platter can satisfy the cravings for a perfect side dish in every bite.
