Vegetables giardiniera

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Head cauliflower; broken into florets
3largesBroccoli stalks; cut into florets
3largesCarrots; peeled, sliced diagonally
½poundsMediterranean olives; (such as cracked green Sicilian olive or Kalamata olives)
3tablespoonsFresh lemon juice
½cupOlive oil
4Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; chopped
1teaspoonDried oregano
¼teaspoonDried crushed red pepper
Lemon wedges
8 Servings.

Directions

Steamed cauliflower florets, broccoli florets and carrot slices are mixed with olives and tossed with a sun-dried tomato and oregano vinaigrette in this Italian-inspired starter "from the garden." Steam cauliflower until just crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Steam broccoli until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.

Rinse with cold water; drain well. Steam carrots until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Rinse with cold water; drain. Mix cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and olives in large bowl. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover vegetables and chill.)

Place lemon juice in small bowl. Gradually mix in oil. Add tomatoes, oregano and dried red pepper. Pour dressing over vegetables and stir to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon wedges. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally.)

Bon Appétit March 1994

Posted to recipelu-digest by Sandy <sandysno@...> on Feb 24, 1998