Mixed spring vegetables

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾poundsBaby carrots; trimmed and peeled
; (about 30)
¾poundsBaby turnips; trimmed, or 1 pound
; turnips,peeled and
; cut into 1-inch
; pieces (about 24)
¾poundsHaricots verts; (thin green beans),
; trimmed
¾poundsBaby pattypan squash; * trimmed (about 30)
½Stick unsalted butter; (1/4 cup)
2tablespoonsMinced fresh chives; or to taste

Directions

In a steamer set over boiling water steam the carrots and the turnips, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are just tender,and transfer them to a large bowl. In the steamer steam the haricots verts, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are just tender, and transfer them to the bowl. In the steamer steam the squash, covered, for 3 minutes, or until they are just tender, and transfer them to the bowl. In a large skillet melt the butter over moderate heat, add the vegetables, the chives, and salt and pepper to taste, and cook the vegetables, stirring, until they are combined well and heated through.

Serves 8.

Gourmet April 1990

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