Vegetable Ribbons Recipe

Brighten your dinner table with this easy and colorful vegetable dish! Thinly sliced carrots and zucchini ribbons are quickly blanched to perfection, creating a vibrant and healthy side or light meal. Ready in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 55.2 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegetable Ribbons

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How to Make Vegetable Ribbons

  1. Using a vegetable peeler, create thin ribbons from the carrots and zucchini. Set aside.
  2. Bring the vegetable stock to a rolling boil in a large saucepan.
  3. Add the carrot ribbons to the boiling stock. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the zucchini ribbons to the saucepan. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp but still bright in color. Do not overcook!
  5. Remove from heat and gently stir in the chopped parsley.
  6. Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve immediately as a vibrant side dish or a light and healthy meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

1g

Carbs

3g