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vegetable - carrots, zucchini, cauliflower, peas

 

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Spring Medley of Vegetables 

Young carrots, zucchini, cauliflower florets and peas make up this quartet of spring vegetables. 

serves 4 

 

per person:

1 young carrot, cut lengthwise about 5 cm. long

half of a small zucchini, cut into thick diagonal slices

handful of cauliflower florets

a few tablespoons of peas

1-2 t. butter

sprig of lemon thyme or a small sprig of thyme and the grated peel of 1/4 of a lemon


Steam the carrots for 2 minutes before adding all the vegetables.  Steam until still a little crunch remains (firmer than al dente).

 

Melt the butter in a sauté pan large enough to hold the vegetables and add the lemon thyme (or a little less of normal thyme plus the lemon peel), a pinch of salt and a little white pepper.  Stir a minute, add the vegetables and sauté until vegetables are done.

 

Tip:  want to use less butter?  'Wet' sauté the vegetables in a little vegetable broth or water until done.  Drain and toss with 1/2 t. butter and serve.

 

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