Easy Country Garden Stir-Fry with Herbed Butter

Country Garden Stir-Fry with Herbed Butter

YIELD Makes 4 side-dish servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2 pound whole green beans 4 carrots, diagonally sliced 1/8 inch thick 2 cups fresh cauliflower florets 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt

PREPARATION:

1. Place 1/3 cup water in large nonstick skillet or wok. Add beans, carrots and cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover tightly and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together butter, lemon juice, parsley and salt; set aside.
3. Uncover vegetables, increase heat to high and cook, stirring gently, until all liquid has evaporated. Be careful not to burn vegetables.
4. Remove from heat; toss gently with butter mixture.

This recipe appears in: Vegetarian