Potatoes Primavera
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 157
- Calories from fat: 13%
- Fat: 2.2g
- Saturated fat: 0.3g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
- Protein: 6.5g
- Carbohydrate: 30g
- Fiber: 5.9g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 3.6mg
- Sodium: 268mg
- Calcium: 81mg
Ingredients
- 2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 8 ounces)
- 3 cups (1 1/2-inch) diagonally sliced asparagus (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups baby carrots, halved lengthwise (about 8 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup radishes, quartered lengthwise
- 1/3 cup small mint leaves
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 2 cups trimmed watercress (about 1 bunch)
Preparation
- Combine first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon. Bring broth mixture to a boil; cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 8 minutes). Combine broth mixture, potatoes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl; set aside.
- Steam the peas, covered, 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse peas with cold water, and drain. Steam asparagus, covered, for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse asparagus with cold water; drain. Steam the carrots, covered, 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse carrots with cold water; drain. Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, peas, asparagus, carrots, oil, rind, and pepper in a large bowl. Combine potato mixture, vegetable mixture, radishes, mint, cilantro, and parsley, tossing well to coat. Arrange the watercress on each of 8 plates; divide the potato mixture evenly among plates.
Potatoes Primavera Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- CUISINE: American, New American, Italian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat
- COOKING METHOD: Steam
- OCCASION: Spring, July 4th, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Birthdays/Anniversaries
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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