Best Steamed Vegetables And Aïoli Recipes

AIOLI WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

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In Provence, the garlic-infused mayonnaise called aioli is typically served with a platter of raw and boiled vegetables and sometimes fish. With its intense creamy texture and deep garlic flavor, it turns a humble meal into a spectacular one. In this recipe, an assortment of colorful roasted vegetables stand in for the raw and boiled ones. It makes a very elegant side dish to an entrée of roasted fish or meat, or can be the main event of a vegetable-focused meal. The aioli can be made up to three days ahead and stored in the refrigerator. The vegetables are best roasted right before serving.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, lunch, finger foods, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 small head broccoli, cut into florets and the stem cut into bite-size pieces
1 small head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
3 medium beets, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch wedges
3 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch wedges
1 acorn squash, halved, seeded and cut into 1-inch wedges
2 bunches scallions, trimmed and halved lengthwise
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pomegranate seeds, for serving (optional)
1 to 3 garlic cloves, grated or mashed to a paste
1 teaspoon lemon juice, more to taste
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place broccoli and cauliflower together on one large rimmed baking sheet or pan, and beets and turnips on another. Place squash and 1 bunch scallions on individual pans. Toss all vegetables with olive oil, salt and pepper until well coated. Roast scallions 12 to 15 minutes; broccoli and cauliflower 20 to 30 minutes; squash 30 to 40 minutes; and beets and turnips 40 to 50 minutes. Toss all periodically while roasting.
Combine garlic, lemon juice and salt in a blender or food processor and let sit a minute or two. Add eggs and blend until combined. With the blender running, slowly add the olive oil in a thin, steady stream. You can use a mortar and pestle if you prefer. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and lemon juice if needed.
Arrange roasted vegetables on platter and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds if using. Serve with the aioli on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 226, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 520 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

AïOLI WITH VEGETABLES

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Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 large garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 large egg yolks
1 1/2 tablespoons water
Steamed cut-up fresh vegetables (such as red-skinned potatoes, carrots, zucchini, fennel bulbs, cauliflower and green beans)
6 hard-boiled eggs, shelled, each cut into 4 wedges

Steps:

Using mortar and pestle, mash garlic with salt until almost smooth. Transfer mixture to processor.
Whisk 6 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, egg yolks and 1 1/2 tablespoons water in small metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not allow bowl to touch water). Whisk constantly until thermometer inserted into mixture registers 140°F for 3 consecutive minutes, about 9 minutes total. Cool slightly. Transfer to processor with garlic.
With machine running, gradually add remaining 3/4 cup oil in thin steady stream and blend until thick (if oil is added too quickly, mayonnaise will separate and become runny). Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. (Aïoli can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
Place bowl of aïoli on platter. Surround with vegetables and eggs.