Colorado Perennial Veggie Medley
A colorful medley of seasonal vegetables and herbs from City Floral's perennial selection, roasted to perfection. This american-inspired vegetarian (vegetarian) ready in about 65 minutes pairs medium, diced zucchini, large, diced bell pepper, small, diced red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium, diced zucchini
- 1 large, diced bell pepper
- 1 small, diced red onion
- 4 cups, fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp, fresh or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Toss 2 diced zucchini, 1 diced bell pepper, and 1 diced red onion with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Spread the vegetables in an even layer and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Step 4: In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 cups fresh spinach and sauté for 3-4 minutes until wilted.
- Step 5: Combine roasted vegetables and spinach, then serve warm as a side dish or over rice.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Colorado Perennial Veggie Medley take to make?
Total time is about 65 minutes (25 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Colorado Perennial Veggie Medley?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium, diced zucchini from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Colorado Perennial Veggie Medley?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Colorado Perennial Veggie Medley for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Colorado Perennial Veggie Medley vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
The step-by-step instructions were super clear. Turned out perfect on my first try.
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Brought this to a potluck and it was the first dish to disappear.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.