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Spring Vegetable Primavera

Spring Vegetable Primavera is made with zucchini, carrots, and thick asparagus stalks.

Prep
15 min
Total
15 min
Original yield
Serves 3
Ingredients
12 listed

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Estimating…
Main courseItalianPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less
Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Main course
Cuisine
Italian
Preparation & total time
Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Match the cuts in the method

Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.

2. Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Get to know the ingredients

medium zucchini

In the method: Run zucchini and carrots through a spiralizer to create noodles, or cut long noodles with a julienne peeler or ribbons with a vegetable peeler.

large carrots

In the method: Run zucchini and carrots through a spiralizer to create noodles, or cut long noodles with a julienne peeler or ribbons with a vegetable peeler.

thick asparagus stalks

In the method: Working with 1 spear at a time, shave asparagus into ribbons with a vegetable peeler, stopping short of tips.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 3. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 medium zucchini
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 large carrots
  • Ingredient noteSource: 5 thick asparagus stalks
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 cup frozen and thawed green peas
  • Ingredient noteSource: 3 Tbsp. thinly sliced green onion
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
  • Ingredient noteSource: 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan

How to make it

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Make room for Spring Vegetable Primavera

Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Divide into 3 bowls and top evenly with parmesan cheese.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: Run zucchini and carrots through a spiralizer to create noodles, or cut long noodles with a julienne peeler or ribbons with a vegetable peeler.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.

What happens at the end?

Divide into 3 bowls and top evenly with parmesan cheese.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 3. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: dishingouthealth.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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