Monday, December 9, 2013

Slow Sautéed Carrots with Turnips, Kale, and Parsley-Mint Sauce

These colorful vegetables caramelize in the pan, releasing steam that makes everything tender and moist. A quick, Spanish-inspired sauce adds a final flourish of flavor. 



  • 4-1/2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil




  • 1 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh parsley




  • 1 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh mint




  • 1 Tbs. finely chopped pitted Spanish green olives




  • 2 tsp. rinsed, drained, and finely chopped capers




  • 1-1/2 tsp. sherry vinegar




  • 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest




  • 1/4 tsp. ground cumin




  • 1/4 tsp. granulated sugar




  • Freshly ground black pepper




  • 1-1/4 lb. medium carrots, peeled and cut into medium dice (about 3-1/2 cups)




  • 10 oz. purple-topped turnips (about 2 medium), scrubbed, trimmed, unpeeled, cut into medium dice (about 2 cups)




  • Kosher salt




  • 5 small shallots (about 5 oz.), stems trimmed but kept intact, cut lengthwise into 6 wedges each




  • 2 oz. Tuscan kale, stemmed, leaves halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick




Combine 1-/2 Tbs. of the olive oil with the parsley, mint, olives, capers, sherry vinegar, lemon zest, cumin, sugar, and several grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.


In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 3 Tbs. olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, turnips, and 1-1/2 tsp. salt. Toss well to coat the vegetables with the oil. (The pan will look crowded.)


Reduce the heat to medium, cover partially, and cook, stirring and flipping every 3 to 4 minutes with a spatula, for about 10 minutes. Add the shallots and 1/4 tsp. salt and stir well. Cover partially and continue to cook, stirring every 1 to 2 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and well-browned, 18 to 20 minutes. Reduce the heat if the vegetables brown too quickly.


Reduce the heat to medium low and add the kale, gently mixing until wilted. Stir in the parsley-mint sauce to taste, and remove the pan from the heat. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, and serve.
 


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