Steamed Summer Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3 med. potatoes, pared, sliced
- 1/2 lb. fresh green beans, cut in 1 inch pieces
- 1 lg. onion, sliced
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 2 cups sliced yellow squash
- *Lemon Herb Butter
- *Zesty Marinade
*Recipes Follow
Directions
Bring 1 1/2 cups water and salt to a boil in large skillet; reduce heat. Place steamer in skillet. Layer potatoes and green beans in steamer. Simmer covered, for 5 minutes. Add remaining vegetables. Simmer for 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Toss half the vegetables with Lemon Herb Butter, serving hot. Toss remaining vegetables with Zesty Marinade. Chill, covered, overnight.
Lemon Herb Butter
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- dash pepper
Directions
Melt butter in small saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Toss with steamed veggies.
Zesty Marinade
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1 Tbsp. wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. dried leaf basil, crumbled
Directions
Combine all ingredients in jar. Shake, covered, to blend well. Toss with steamed veggies. Chill, covered, overnight.
By Robin from Washington, IA