Ribboned Vegetables Recipes

Steps:

• Trim ends from the carrots and zucchini. Use a vegetable peeler to make long thin strips down the length of each carrot and zucchini, making long ribbons. , Place carrots in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 2 minutes. Add zucchini; cover and steam 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Transfer vegetables to a bowl. Add the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Steps:

• Whisk the oil, lemon juice and smoked paprika together in a large bowl with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Use a Y-shaped vegetable peeler to thinly slice the carrot, yellow squash and zucchini into ribbons. (With the yellow squash and zucchini, it is easiest to slice the sides, working around and then discarding the core.)
• Add the vegetable ribbons, asparagus, parsley and chives to the bowl with the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Cut the ends off the zucchini. With a vegetable peeler, shave off as many thin slices as possible and transfer a large bowl. Repeat with the yellow squash and carrots.
• Place the grape tomatoes between 2 large plates or tupperware lids. Press down, securing the tomatoes in place, and use a long, sharp knife to slice the tomatoes in half. Add to the bowl with the shaved vegetables.
• Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
• Make the pesto: Add the basil, parsley, cashews, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil to a food processor and process until smooth.
• Spoon the pesto onto the shaved vegetables and mix well with tongs until fully coated and serve.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Lightly steam the cucumber, celery, carrot, and bell-pepper strips in a vegetable steamer until just cooked, about 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl. Pat dry
• Place the vegetables in a bowl and toss them with the sesame oil. Add the mung bean sprouts and the bamboo shoots. Season with salt. May be refrigerated for up to 3 hours before serving. Serve at room temperature.