Aromatic Vegetables

Aromatic Vegetables

Aromatic Vegetables are an ideal accompaniment to any dish or simply to enjoy on their own.

Serves: 4 or 6 as a side dish
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 8 minutes

Ingredients:

3 medium carrots, diced
3 medium zucchini (courgettes), cubed
3/4 cup (90g/8 oz) peas
20 snow peas (mangetout), sliced
100 ml (3 1/2 fl oz) cream
250 g (8 oz) butter
extra butter for sauteing
1 small leek, sliced
1/2 tablespoon each of chopped thyme, chives
basil, chervil and tarragon
salt

Method:

1. Blanch the vegetables (except leek) in boiling water and refresh under cold water. Drain and set aside.
2. Reduce the cream until it is thickened a little. Whisk in the butter. Set aside.
3. Heat a little butter in a pan. Lightly saute the leek and then the blanched vegetables. Reduce the heat and add the cream/butter sauce.
4. Sprinkle generously with chopped herbs.
5. Season to taste and serve immediately.

Wine: If enjoying this as a side dish, choose a wine to match the main course. To eat solo, try the rich, rounded flavours of chardonnay.

Recipe from Lyndey Milan. the Best Collection (New Holland 2009 and 2013)

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