Normandy Vegetables
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and hearty Normandy Vegetables recipe—a medley of fresh carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and green beans, all coated in a luxurious garlic butter and cream sauce. This quick and easy vegetable side dish takes just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners alike. Enhanced with a splash of lemon juice and topped with fresh parsley, these tender vegetables capture the simple, wholesome flavors of French cuisine. Serve this crowd-pleasing dish alongside roasted proteins or as a standalone vegetarian option for a comforting, nutrient-packed meal. Ideal for vegetable lovers, this recipe combines classic cooking techniques and ingredients for a truly irresistible side. Keywords: Normandy Vegetables recipe, French vegetable medley, creamy vegetable side dish, garlic butter vegetables, easy side dish recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium, peeled and sliced Carrots
- 1 cup Broccoli florets
- 1 cup Cauliflower florets
- 1 medium, sliced Zucchini
- 1 cup, trimmed Green beans
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat.
Add the sliced carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the broccoli, cauliflower, and green beans to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
In the last 2 minutes, add the sliced zucchini to the pot.
Drain the vegetables and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the drained vegetables to the skillet, stirring to coat them with the garlic butter.
Pour in the heavy cream and cook, stirring frequently, until the cream is heated through and slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Transfer the vegetables to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy a taste of Normandy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
836 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.4 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.3 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 182 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 3421 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1590 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
