Mixed Vegetables
Easy, simple, and delicious Mixed Vegetables! This is a great recipe for eating as a side dish with grilled meats, roasted poultry or even on top of a warm rice or grain bowl!
Peel and small dice <quantity>2</quantity> large potatoes
Peel, halve, and small dice the bulb of <quantity>1</quantity> spring onion
Peel and quarter <quantity>5</quantity> small carrots
Remove the beans out of <quantity>5</quantity> fava bean pods. Thinly slice the pods
Halve and thinly slice <quantity>1</quantity> medium leek
Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat
Prepare an ice bath
Add salt to taste to the boiling water. Boil the fava beans for 30s and use a skimmer to transfer them to the ice bath to stop cooking
Add <quantity>200<unit>g</unit></quantity> of snap peas to the boiling water, and boil for 30s. Use a skimmer to transfer them to the ice bath to stop cooking
Warm extra virgin olive oil to taste in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Add the spring onions and potatoes
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter and mix until melted
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste
Add fresh thyme to taste and mix it
Add <quantity>¾<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of water, mix, and bring to a simmer
Add the carrots
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste
Add <quantity>2</quantity> dried bay leaves and mix
Add the sliced fava bean pods and mix it
Add <quantity>½<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter and mix it. Cook until slightly tender
Add the blanched fava beans and snap peas
Season with ground black pepper and salt to taste. Mix well
Add the sliced leek and mix it. Cook until the liquid has mostly evaporated
Remove the vegetables from the skillet and plate them. The mixed vegetables are ready
Enjoy! Pair them with your favorite grilled meat or a rice bowl!
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