Braised Vegetables Yachni Recipes

BRAISED GREEN BEANS/ FASSOULAKIA YAHNI

Steps:

• Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
• Add tomato paste and fresh tomato and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened.
• Add string beans and seasoning and enough water to barely cover.
• Cover and cook until beans are tender.

BRAISED SPRING VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat butter in a large skillet over high heat until sizzling.
• Add radishes and cook on one side until dappled golden brown (about 5 minutes).
• Turn radishes a sear for 3 minutes more - transfer to a bowl.
• Add oil to pan and stir in onions, thyme, sugar, and salt. Cook until onions are golden brown - stir occasionnally (about 10 minutes).
• Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
• Add scallions (cut side down), cook until light golden (about 2 minutes).
• Pour in wine and boil (about 2 minutes).
• Toss in asparagus, chard stems, snap peas, and broth.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Toss in chard, peas, and lettuce; season with more salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook until wilted (about 3 minutes).
• Stir in cheese.
• Serve with dumplings, polenta, or noodles.

BRAISED VEGETABLES (YACHNI)

Steps:

• Heat oil in pan, add onions and garlic.
• Cook covered over low heat, stirring occasionally until onions are very soft.
• Add tomatoes to pan, simmer covered about 10 minutes or until soft.
• Add potatoes, puree, water, okra and beans.
• Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
• Add cauliflower.
• Simmer covered until potatoes and cauliflower are tender.
• Stir in parsley, sugar and salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir until heated through.