A rich, light flavor for a fairly healthy, economical, and pretty dish. The ginger really sets it off. As my husband said, this is a dish you don't want to be over.
Butter-and-Soy Glazed Vegetables
Adapted from The Complete Plant-Based Cookbook
Ingredients
5 tablespoons salted butter, cut
into several pieces
2 large shallots, halved and sliced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
and thinly sliced
¼ cup soy sauce
Sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
Sliced scallions (optional)
1 pound of mixed vegetables (whatever interesting combination you buy at the farmers’ market, the
grocery store, or anything you find in the fridge and want to use up)
Note: the goal is for all the
vegetables to cook in the same amount of time. Broccoli and carrots will need to be sliced smaller than bell peppers, for instance.
Directions
Toast sesame seeds in small, dry skillet until beginning to turn golden, watching closely so they don't burn.
In a 12-inch skillet over medium
heat, melt the butter. Add the shallots and ginger, then cook, stirring until
the shallots have softened, about 1 minute.
Add the vegetables and cook,
stirring occasionally, until just beginning to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add ¼ cup water and the soy sauce.
Increase to high and cook, stirring, until the liquid has reduced and the
vegetables are tender-crisp and lightly glazed, 2 to 3 minutes.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions (if using) and serve.
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This looks so easy and so yummy, Molly, thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! I bet it would be with shrimp or scallops tossed in, too
DeleteSounds like a yummy way to eat your veggies. Thank you for the recipe and the ideas.
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You're welcome, Kay!
DeleteI’m going to try it with shrimp and some yakisoba noodles
DeleteSounds terrific, Bonnie!
DeleteEasy recipe for summer nights and veggies. Thank you. aprilbluetx at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteThanks, April!
DeleteA simple to make dish filled with glorious vegetable colors.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fun to put a pretty dish on the table?
DeleteIt's very satisfying.
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