European
Portugal - Side Dishes
Legumes Cozidos com Azeite e Vinagre
Chef's Menu Description
Simple, clean Portuguese market cooking: tender boiled potatoes, carrots, green beans, and cauliflower served warm and dressed with fruity olive oil and wine vinegar.
Ingredients
- • 300g baby potatoes halved, 2 carrots sliced, 200g green beans trimmed, 200g cauliflower florets
- • 4 tbsp Portuguese extra virgin olive oil
- • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 clove garlic sliced (optional)
- • Coarse sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and carrots, cooking for 10 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Add green beans and cauliflower to the pot. Cook for 6-8 minutes until all vegetables are tender-crisp. Drain thoroughly in a colander.
3
Phase 3
Transfer the steaming vegetables to a warm serving platter.
4
Phase 4
Generously drizzle with cold-pressed Portuguese olive oil, a splash of wine vinegar, and crunchy sea salt. Serve warm.