{"id":5973,"date":"2023-07-28T22:40:26","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T22:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/?p=5973"},"modified":"2023-07-28T22:51:52","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T22:51:52","slug":"recipe-green-and-gold-summer-vegetables-with-4-easy-techniques-to-bump-up-flavor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/recipe-green-and-gold-summer-vegetables-with-4-easy-techniques-to-bump-up-flavor\/","title":{"rendered":"Recipe: Green and Gold Summer Vegetables with 4 Easy Techniques to Bump Up Flavor"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Green <\/span><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\">and Gold<\/span> <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Summer Vegetables<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A big part of Meal Making Transformation is learning how to simplify healthy meal making without sacrificing flavor. Check out the 4 techniques in this picture recipe for bumping up the flavor in of your dishes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Technique #1: Combine Seasonal Color<\/span> <\/strong>One of the neatest things about seasonal eating is that good taste almost always accompanies whatever lovely color combinations you assemble from the array of produce in season&#8211;like the vibrant green and yellow in this dish.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Main Ingredients (for 1 serving)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 med. yellow summer squash<\/li>\n<li>1 cup sugar snap peas (or snow peas), inner string stripped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5979 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-8-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"407\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-8-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-8-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5980 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-10-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"409\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-10-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-10-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-10-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-10-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To &#8220;strip the inner string&#8221; pull the flower\/stem end down the curved inner edge of the pod. The bigger the pea, the bigger the string.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Technique #2: Complimentary Cuts<\/span> <\/strong>Cut the main vegetables in pieces that have a roughly similar size and mouthfeel. In this case, cut the squash lengthwise into halves or quarters, depending upon how big it is. Then cut it horizontally into half or quarter rounds, about 1\/4&#8243; thick.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5981 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-12-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"409\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-12-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-12-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-12-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-12-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5982 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-13-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"409\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-13-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-13-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-13-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-13-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Leave the peas whole or slice in half. I cut the larger ones in half and left the smaller ones whole.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Technique #3: Quick Stir-Fry for Fast Flavor<\/span><\/strong> Summer vegetables often do best with just light cooking&#8211;unlike their sturdier winter cousins who benefit from longer cooking times. Using a high-heat oil (like avocado, safflower, sunflower or refined peanut) stir fry quickly over higher heats just until crisp-tender to taste. Try to avoid cooking until the veggies are soggy and mushy&#8211;but if you do, the dish will still be fine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5975 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"408\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now just sprinkle with salt and pepper and you have a colorful and tasty vegetable dish.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Technique #4: Add More Flavor As You Have Time<\/span> <\/strong>The vegetables in this dish can easily stand on their own, so don&#8217;t stress if that&#8217;s all you can do. If you have a little extra energy and time, try one or more of these ideas:<\/p>\n<p>Throw in a little chopped garlic or sliced green onions at the end of the cooking time and cook 3-4 minutes with the veggies<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5976 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"408\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Top with chopped cilantro and\/or fresh lime juice and enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5977 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"410\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Peas-and-Yellow-Squash-4-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Are You Wondering . . .<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Can all those vegetables really be for just one serving?&#8221; Yes! That&#8217;s what I ate for dinner along with some steak strips and new potatoes (also in season and really delicious right now.) Remember we want to be eating LOTS of vegetables&#8211;and very often we eat few if any for breakfast and lunch. So dinner is the time to play catch-up. Don&#8217;t be alarmed by the quantity&#8211;it&#8217;s low calorie but way high in nutrient density!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5974 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Pea-Dinner-300x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"499\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Pea-Dinner-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Snap-Pea-Dinner.png 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Green and Gold Summer Vegetables A big part of Meal Making Transformation is learning how to simplify healthy meal making without sacrificing flavor. Check out the 4 techniques in this picture recipe for bumping up the flavor in of your dishes. 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