STRING BEAN AND CARROT MEDLEY

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Simple seasoning allows the flavors of the string beans and carrots to really stand out.From the book "Jamaican Cooking" by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Macmillan).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound string beans
4 carrots
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and remove the ends from the beans and slice them diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Peel the carrots and slice them into thin discs. Toss the two vegetables together and place them in a steamer or a pot with 1/2 inch of water. Cover and cook gently until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • In a bowl, toss the vegetables with the butter, salt, and black pepper, and turn them onto a large serving plate.

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