Side dishe for 4
Spring Vegetable Fricassee
Spring vegetables simmer briefly while creamy polenta cooks with milk, butter, Parmesan, lemon, capers, and herbs.
Typical price
$11.51for 4 servings
$2.88 per serving$11.51 for 4
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Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
FrenchVegetarianGluten-freeSide dishesSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Radishes, turnips, rutabaga$1.99/lb typical | 0.35 lb | $0.66Typical price |
| Fresh peas and snap peas$3.49/lb typical | 0.35 lb | $1.16Typical price |
| Asparagus$3.49/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $2.77Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 36 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $0.42Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.78Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.41Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 2 | $1.50Typical price |
| Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.51 | |
Ingredients
- 150 g radishes halved or quartered
- 150 g sugarsnap peas
- 180 g asparagus woody ends trimmed and cut into batons
- 180 g purple sprouting broccoli cut to a similar length as the asparagus
- 1 L whole milk
- 150 g instant polenta
- 40 g parmesan or vegetarian italian-style hard cheese
- 100 g butter
- 2 large garlic cloves finely sliced
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- small handful of soft herbs
Steps
- Bring the milk to a gentle simmer in a 3-quart saucepan, then whisk in the polenta and cook for 5 minutes until thick.
- Stir 40 grams butter and the Parmesan into the polenta, then cover it over low heat.
- Melt the remaining butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 minute.
- Add the radishes, asparagus, broccoli, and 2 tablespoons water, cover, and cook for 7 minutes until nearly tender.
- Stir in the sugarsnap peas, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then cook uncovered for 4 minutes.
- Spoon the vegetables over the polenta and scatter the soft herbs on top.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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