Herbed Vegetables

 

Herbed Vegetables

USDA SNAP-ed

Vegetable side dishes don’t need to be complicated to be delicious or healthy. Pantry staples such as canned vegetables can be combined with herbs and savory vegetables for a delicious twist on plain canned veggies.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Course Side Dish, Veggie Side-Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 can (16 ounces) mixed vegetables
• 1/4 large onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Instructions

 

• Wipe off top of vegetable can. Drain vegetables, saving two tablespoons of liquid.
• Chop onion; peel and mince garlic. Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add chopped onion, garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the drained vegetables and reserved liquid. Cook and stir until heated through.

Notes

Smart Shopping Tips

• Look for low sodium varieties of canned vegetables. If low sodium cans are not available, drain and rinse vegetables to reduce sodium (salt) by half.
• Store brands of canned vegetables and fruits are cheaper than commercial brands and are the same quality.
• Select cans that are not dented or damaged.

 

Cooking & Serving Tips:

• Experiment with fresh herbs such as basil and parsley. Stir in fresh herbs at the end of cooking. If using dry herbs, add them at the beginning of cooking.
• Add some chopped red pepper for color and extra flavor.
• If you prefer spicy vegetables, add half of a minced jalapeño pepper.