Macédoine Of Mixed Vegetables

Ingredients

• carrot, diced
• turnip, diced
• green peas
• flageolet beans
• string beans, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
• cauliflower, small pieces
• butter
• pepper
• salt
• Béchamel sauce or cream sauce (optional)

Method

1. 1 Dice carrot and turnip into 1/2-inch cubes or cut into fancy shapes. Prepare peas, flageolet beans, string beans (cut into 1/2-inch lengths), and small cauliflower pieces.
2. 2 Boil each vegetable type separately until tender. Drain them well to remove excess moisture.
3. 3 Combine the drained vegetables in a bowl. Season with butter, salt, and pepper, or toss lightly with Béchamel or cream sauce.
4. 4 Serve as a garnish for meat, in a vegetable dish, or as a salad. For presentation, arrange vegetables in separate piles around the main dish.