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Easy Julienned Veggies

Simple, colorful julienned vegetables. A flavorful and healthy side dish.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Quick, Vegetables
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 88kcal

Equipment

  • Peeler
  • Strainer

Ingredients

  • 2 Stalks Broccoli
  • 2 Whole Carrots
  • 2 Whole Parsnips
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • Pepper to Taste

Instructions

  • Use a peeler to peel and remove the skin of the vegetables.
  • Cut vegetables into 1/4 inch strips that are 2-3 inches long.

Blanching Vegetables

  • Heat a pot of water to a rolling boil.
  • Prepare a large bowl of water and ice.
  • Carefully add julienned veggies to the pot.
  • Boil veggies for 2 minutes.
  • Use a strainer to remove vegeatbles, drain and immediately add vegetables to the ice water.
  • Cool for up to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and pat dry.

Saute

  • Heat olive oil in a frying pan.
  • Saute veggies for 2-3 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
  • Season with sea salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately.