Vegetable Ribbons Side Dish
This easy recipe is another one of my husband's favorites.
I like it too, not only because it's tasty, but because it's so easy to make!
It takes no time to peel the veggies and no time to cook. All you need is a few
carrots and summer squash to make this beautiful vegetable side dish.
I
like to use one green and one yellow summer squash for the color contrast.
You can sauté them in olive oil and butter, or steam them for an even healthier dish.
You
can also use a variety of different seasonings to give these ribbon vegetables
a different flavor every time you make them. They're a perfect side dish for fish
brightened up with parsley and lemon. My favorite way to enjoy them is to season
them with marjoram. Sometimes I add just a few mild banana pepper rings which
gives them a totally different flavor.
Sautéed
Vegetable Ribbons Side-Dish
2
medium zucchini (summer squash)
3 medium carrots
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted
butter
Salt & Pepper to taste
Using a vegetable peeler peel the
carrots into long strips. Peel the outer skin off the zucchini and discard it.
Peel the zucchini into long strips until you reach the seeds in the center. Discard
the center.
Heat
olive oil and butter in large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add the carrots
and zucchini. Using tongs, toss the ribbons to coat the in the oil/butter.
Cook the vegetables, tossing often, 5 - 7 minutes, until wilted.
Now,
here's the fun part - the seasonings.
Depending on what you're serving these ribbon vegetables with you can add:
1
tablespoon flat leaf parsley, finely chopped and 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
OR/AND
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon
marjoram
OR/AND
6 - 7 mild banana pepper rings
Add
your choice of seasoning(s) a few minutes before the end of cooking.
Serves 2 - 4.
The above vegetable
ribbons were sautéed in olive oil and butter and seasoned with marjoram
and mild banana pepper rings.
Steamed Vegetable Ribbons
2
medium zucchini (summer squash)
3
medium carrots
2 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt & Pepper
to taste
Using a vegetable peeler peel the carrots into long strips.
Peel the outer skin off the zucchini and discard it. Peel the zucchini into long
strips until you reach the seeds in the center. Discard the center.
Place the carrots into a steamer basket and
steam two minutes. Add zucchini and steam 2 to 3 more minutes. Place vegetables
into a bowl and toss with olive oil and your choice of seasonings.
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