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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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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.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 3. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 2 medium zucchiniIngredient note
Source: 2 large carrotsIngredient note
Source: 5 thick asparagus stalksIngredient note
Source: 1 cup halved cherry tomatoesIngredient note
Source: 1 cup frozen and thawed green peasIngredient note
Source: 3 Tbsp. thinly sliced green onionIngredient note
Source: 1/4 cup fresh chopped basilIngredient note
Source: 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oilIngredient note
Source: 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juiceIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp. kosher saltIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepperIngredient note
Source: 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake 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.