Spring Greens With Quick Pickled Vegetables Recipes

GREEN GREEN SPRING VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for 1 minute only. Lift the beans from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve and immerse them in a bowl of ice water. Add the snap peas to the same boiling water and cook for 1 minute, until al dente, adding them to the ice water and the beans. Cut the asparagus into 2-inch lengths diagonally and cook in the boiling water for 2 minutes, and add to the ice water. Cut the broccolini in half, boil for 1 minute, and add to the ice water. When all the vegetables in the water are cold, drain well.
• When ready to serve, heat the butter and oil in a very large saute pan or large pot. Saute the shallots over medium heat for 5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned. Add the drained vegetables to the shallots with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper and toss. Cook just until the vegetables are heated through. Serve hot.

SAUTEED GREEN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Slice leeks into half-moons, then rinse thoroughly and pat dry. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high. Add leek, season with salt and pepper, and cook until translucent, 6 minutes. Add peas and cook, stirring frequently, until bright green and warmed through, about 6 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.