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Bouilli Végétal

4 servings
easy

A traditional French boiled vegetable dish, featuring seasonal vegetables and herbs, served with a vinaigrette. Perfect for a light and healthy dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium carrots
  • 3 medium potatoes
  • 2 medium turnips
  • 1 pound green beans
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 quarts water

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and peel the carrots, potatoes, and turnips. Cut the carrots and turnips into 1-inch pieces and the potatoes into quarters.

  2. 2

    Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into 2-inch lengths.

  3. 3

    In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.

  4. 4

    Add the potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    After 10 minutes, add the carrots and turnips to the pot. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Finally, add the green beans to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.

  7. 7

    Once the vegetables are cooked, drain them in a colander and set aside to cool slightly.

  8. 8

    In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and a pinch of salt to create the vinaigrette.

  9. 9

    Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the boiled vegetables.

  10. 10

    Drizzle the vinaigrette over the vegetables and gently toss to combine.

  11. 11

    Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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