Sauteed Spring Vegetables
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Martha Stewart Living, June 1996
- Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1-inch-long pieces
- 6 ounces beans (wax and/or green), trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch-long pieces
- 6 ounces asparagus (green and/or white), tough ends trimmed, cut diagonally into 1-inch-long pieces
- 6 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed, strings removed, and cut diagonally into 1-inch-long pieces
- 6 ounces cherry tomatoes (yellow and/or orange), cut in half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn in half
Directions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt and carrots; cook 2 minutes. Add beans, asparagus, and sugar snap peas; cook until tender but still crisp, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer vegetables to a large bowl of ice water to cool. Drain again.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add blanched vegetables, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Raise heat to medium high; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add basil, and toss to combine.
I served this with Spaghettini with Lemon Zest and Chives and seared beef tenderloin at a fun girls' party I threw. It tasted like spring. Much better than some boring steamed vegetable or something. I will definitely make this again.