Iron Skillet Vegetable Medley Recipe
on Saffron Fiesta Rice Topped with Melted Cheese. Twice Featured in Southern Living Magazine.
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Ingredients
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Vegetable Medley
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Rice
Cook saffron rice according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Set aside.
- 2
- 3
Add Remaining Vegetables
Stir in zucchini, red bell pepper, and yellow squash. Season with salt, black pepper, thyme, and basil. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Combine with Rice
Once vegetables are cooked, mix them with the prepared saffron rice in the skillet.
- 5
Melt the Cheese
Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top of the vegetable and rice mixture. Cover the skillet and cook on low heat until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.