Got a wild hair to pick up some asparagus, broccoli, and yellow squash from the farmer's market yesterday to toss with pasta. I should note that this is more of a "chick" meal because well of course it didn't contain any protein...but it was wonderful.
If you want a quick, easy meal or side dish...here you go:
Veggies of choice, chopped (bite size pieces)
1 tablespoon margarine, divided
teaspoon of garlic powder (or minced garlic if you have it some)
salt and pepper to taste
juice of one lemon
dash of nutmeg (optional)
Put on a pot of pasta adding a squeeze of lemon in with the water, then melt1/2 tablespoon of margarine and toss in veggies with garlic, salt and pepper. Stir the veggies then add lemon juice and nutmeg. Cook over low heat for about 3 minutes, then turn off the eye but leave the pan over the hot eye. Veggies should be just getting soft and browned but still have a crunch. Drain the pasta and add remaining butter, then pour in with veggies. If desired sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
I basically just tossed the veggies to add some flavor and "take the chill off." Mine were still crunchy and had lots of raw veggie flavor. It would be the saute version of par-boiling. I used ten spears of asparagus, a single head of broccoli, and one yellow squash - and ended up with about two servings.
2 comments:
Cooking my version of this tonight; I have tomatos, yellow squash, basil and parsley. And of course, I will add some meat cause a man is in the house. :-)
And since my man was at your house that night I had all the veggies he doesn't "care for" and no meat!
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