Special Spring Vegetable Mix

Fresh asparagus, tiny pearl onions, carrots, and snow peas, are the basis for this yummy Spring-inspired vegetable dish.

Step: 1

Heat butter in a large, deep saute pan over medium-high heat. Carefully add pearl onions; saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat. (Can be prepared to this point a couple of hours ahead.)

Step: 2

Add asparagus, carrots, snow peas, artichokes, salt and 1/2 cup water to pan. Return to high heat; cover and cook until vegetables start to steam. Steam, covered, until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add peas; continue to steam until vegetables are just tender, about 1 minute longer. Stir in scallion tops, and season with pepper and more salt, if necessary. Serve immediately.

Per Serving: 85 calories; protein 3.5g; carbohydrates 11.7g; fat 3.2g; cholesterol 7.6mg; sodium 217mg.

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