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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Bouquetiere De Legumes

January 22, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables	French	Vegetable	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

16		Medium-size asparagus spears
1	c	Green peas
1		Medium-size zucchini; sliced
3	tb	Butter
2		Tomatoes; halved
1	c	Seasoned bread crumbs
4		Canned artichoke bottoms
		Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Steam the asparagus and green peas for 5 minutes or until al dente. Remove
and drain. Saute the zucchini in the butter over medium-high heat for 3
minutes or until al dente. Remove from heat. Sprinkle the cut surfaces of
the tomato halves with the bread crumbs. Place under a heated broiler for 1
minute or until heated through. To serve, place artichoke bottoms on 4
plates. Place the peas in the bottoms. Arrange the remaining vegetables
around in an appetizing fashion. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
THE CHAPARRAL
LINCOLN DRIVE, PHOENIX
CHATEAU TALBOT/MOULIN A VENT
From the <Micro Cookbook Collection of French Recipes>.  Downloaded from
Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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