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Vegetable 02

Vegetable 02 is built on Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice, Vegetable Oil Preferably Part Olive Oil, Salt, and Freshly Ground Black Pepper. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 3 tbsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, set up a vegetable steamer over an inch of water and set over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   When the water begins to boil, place the prepared carrots, potatoes and/or beets in separate shallow piles on the steamer rack. (If using beets, keep them away from the others, or youll have a lot red vegetables.) Steam, tightly covered, until the vegetables are tender but still retain a little firmness, 8 to 12 minutes, depending on their cut and condition.

3. 3

   If one vegetable is done before the other, remove it with a large spoon or tongs.

4. 4

   Cool the vegetables in separate groupings on a large tray.

5. 5

   Next, steam the green beans and/or fresh peas, tightly covered: 5 to 8 minutes for beans, anywhere from 4 to 20 minutes for the peas (depending on the size and freshness).

6. 6

   When the green vegetables are done, remove them and cool with the other vegetables.

7. 7

   Frozen peas need only be defrosted and set aside.

8. 8

   In a large bowl, mix together the radishes, cucumbers and/or tomatoes with the well-drained, cooked vegetables.

9. 9

   A few minutes before serving, measure the lime juice, oil, salt, pepper and optional fresh coriander or parsley into a small bowl or a jar with tight-fitting lid; whisk or shake until thoroughly blended.

10. 10

    Pour onto the vegetables and mix well.