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Classic Marinated Vegetables Recipe | Easy Antipasto

 
INGREDIENTS

1 cup julienne-cut carrots 1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 cup fresh brussels sprouts, quartered 1 cup thinly sliced baby yellow squash 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper 1 can (9 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered 2 cups water 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon sugar 2 bay leaves 1 clove garlic 6 sprigs fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup chopped green onions with tops 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley Peel of 2 oranges, cut into thin strips

PREPARATION:

  1. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in large saucepan over high heat. Add carrots, beans and brussels sprouts; cover and simmer 1 minute. Add squash and bell peppers; cover and simmer 1 minute or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat; drain. Place vegetables and artichoke hearts in heatproof bowl.
  2. Combine 2 cups water, vinegar, oil, sugar, bay leaves, garlic, thyme and black pepper in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour over vegetables; mix well. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate 12 hours or up to 3 days before serving.
  3. Before serving, drain vegetables. Discard bay leaves, garlic and thyme. Toss vegetables with green onions, parsley and orange peel.
This recipe appears in: Italian NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/8 of total recipe Sodium 43 mg Protein 3 g Fiber 4 g Carbohydrate 13 g Total Fat 1 g Calories from Fat 13 % Calories 61 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Vegetable 2-1/2