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Braised Spring Vegetable Medley

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 servings; can be doubled

Ingredients

1 14 1/2-ounce can vegetable broth
8 ounces red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 3/4 cups)
8 ounces frozen lima beans (about 1 1/2 cups), thawed
6 ounces asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add potatoes; cover pan and cook potatoes until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add lima beans, asparagus and wine. Cook, uncovered, until all vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add peas and cook 1 minute. Season stew to taste with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Ladle stew into deep bowls. Top with pesto sauce and serve.

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