california blend vegetables

California blend mixes are composed of carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower.

Package sizes shown in the results range from 11 ounces up to 60 ounces.

They are commonly microwaved or heated on the stovetop. Some products come in microwave-ready trays for quick preparation, while others are microwavable in a dish or suitable for stovetop heating.

These blends are sold as whole florets and as cut pieces. Packaging typically lists them as blanched or fully cooked and often labels them heat-and-serve or ready-to-heat.

Sauced or cheesy versions are broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots coated in cheese sauce, often promoted as having more cheese per serving and frequently packaged in a microwave tray for quick preparation.

As an example, one product's instructions call for microwaving on high for 4 minutes, stirring, then microwaving an additional 5½–7½ minutes (about 9½–11½ minutes total). The same product lists stovetop preparation at 9–12 minutes. Cooking times will vary by product and appliance, so follow the label for best results.

Country-of-origin information varies by product: some labels say “Country of Origin: Varies, Please See Label,” while others list “Country of Origin: United States.”

Product details indicate that these frozen vegetable items are SNAP & EBT eligible.