Classic Vegetable Plate Recipe
Choose any five, freshly made vegetables from our list. Or if you’d like, substitute a bowl of Homemade Soup, Dinner Salad or Caesar Dinner Salad for two of the vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Fresh Vegetables
Optional Substitutes
Method
Preparation of Fresh Vegetables
- 1
Carrots
Peel and slice the carrots into even-sized rounds. Steam or boil in salted water for 5-7 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Broccoli Florets
Trim the broccoli into small florets. Steam for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
Cauliflower Florets
Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam for 4-5 minutes until tender yet firm. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 4
Green Beans
Trim the ends of the green beans and steam or boil for 5 minutes until bright green and tender. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Optional Substitutes Preparation
- 6
- 7
Dinner Salad
Toss together mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and your choice of dressing. Serve chilled.
- 8
Caesar Dinner Salad
Combine romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing. Toss evenly and serve chilled.
