Vegetable Ragout with Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar
- 3 ounces Parmesan cheese
- 2 lemons, halved
- 8 artichokes (about 9 to 12 ounces each)
- 28 baby carrots, greens trimmed (about 4 bunches)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 24 cherry tomatoes (about 1 pound), halved
- 12 ounces button mushrooms, halved
- 1 10-ounce package frozen baby peas, thawed
- 1 10-ounce package frozen baby lima beans, thawed
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Using vegetable peeler, cut Parmesan into thin shavings.
- Set aside.
- Squeeze juice from lemons into large pot; add lemons.
- Fill pot with water.
- Cut stem and top 1/3 from 1 artichoke.
- Starting at base, bend leaves back and snap off where they break naturally; continue until all tough outer leaves have been removed.
- Using small sharp knife, trim outside of base until smooth and no dark green areas remain.
- Cut artichoke lengthwise into quarters.
- Cut out choke from quarters.
- Cut each quarter in half, making 1/2-inch wedges.
- Place artichoke pieces in lemon water.
- Repeat with remaining artichokes.
- Cover pot and bring to boil.
- Boil artichokes until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Drain; set aside.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.)
- Cook 28 baby carrots in large pot of boiling water 5 minutes.
- Drain carrots well.
- (Carrots can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.)
- Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add tomatoes and mushrooms.
- Saute until tomatoes and mushrooms release juices, about 8 minutes.
- Add artichokes, carrots, baby peas and lima beans.
- Cook until lima beans and peas are tender and juices thicken slightly, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
- Add 1/4 cup butter and stir until melted.
- Season vegetables to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer ragout to large bowl.
- Toss with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with Parmesan shavings.
parmesan cheese, lemons, artichokes, baby carrots, olive oil, tomatoes, button mushrooms, baby peas, beans, butter, balsamic vinegar
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/vegetable-ragout-with-parmesan-and-balsamic-vinegar-101642 (may not work)