Vegetables A La Grecque

• 1/2 lb fresh green beans
• 3/4 lb fresh carrot (about 4 large carrots)
• 3 leeks
• 1/2 lb mushroom
• 1/2 lb zucchini (about 2 medium)
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin greek olive oil
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 whole black peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 3 sprigs parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

1. Prepare vegetables: In colander, under cold running water, wash green beans; drain well. Cut off ends, leaving beans whole. Set aside. Wash and pare carrots; with sharp knife, cut crosswise into 4-inch pieces; then slice lengthwise into strips 1/2-inch wide.
2. Trim root ends of leeks; cut off tops, leaving 1 to 3 inches of green stem; discard tops. With sharp knife, cut in half lengthwise. Wash under cold running water to remove any sand. Wipe mushrooms with damp paper towels; trim the stem ends; cut in half lengthwise.
3. Wash zucchini; trim ends; cut into 3-inch pieces; then slice into strips 1/2-inch wide.
4. Prepare cooking liquid: In large 10-inch skillet, combine water, wine, lemon juice, olive oil, green onion, salt, peppercorns, thyme and parsley sprigs. Over medium heat, bring to boiling. Add the leeks; simmer, covered, until tender - about 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove leeks to shallow dish. Return liquid to boiling. Add carrots; simmer, covered, 10 minutes or until tender. With slotted spoon, remove to the shallow dish. Return liquid to boiling.
5. Add green beans; simmer, covered, 7 minutes, or until tender. With slotted spoon, remove beans to shallow dish. Return liquid to boiling. Add zucchini; simmer, covered, 5 minutes, or until tender. With slotted spoon, remove to the shallow dish. Return liquid to boiling.
6. Add mushrooms; simmer, covered, 5 minutes, or until tender. With slotted spoon, remove to dish. Arrange vegetables in serving dish.
7. Reduce liquid to 2/3 cup; spoon over vegetables. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot as side dish or chilled as appetizer.

fresh green beans, fresh carrot, leeks, mushroom, zucchini, water, white wine, lemon juice, extravirgin greek olive oil, green onions, salt, black peppercorns, thyme, parsley, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegetables-a-la-grecque-502959 (may not work)