President Obama Winter Vegetables Medley

Asparagus

Step 1

Rub 2 oz of olive oil on asparagus and season with pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 2

Lay flat in a large heavy bottomed sauté pan and cook until lightly browned.

Step 3

Using tongs, rotate the asparagus to brown other sides, usually 2 or 3 minutes per side.

Step 4

The asparagus is done when you can use a fork to cut through. Do not overcook, this will cause asparagus to become stringy. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Carrots

Step 5

Bring 3 qt salted water to a boil.

Step 6

Add carrots to water and cook until folk tender.

Step 7

Drain the water from the pot and toss in 1 ounce of butter and zest of orange and mix until carrots are coated.

Step 8

Season with pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 9

Keep warm until ready to serve.

Brussel sprouts

Step 10

Preheat a heavy bottom sauté pan.

Step 11

Add 2 oz oil to sauté pan and add the sprouts, season with salt and pepper while tossing the sprouts around to evenly brown in the pan.

Step 12

If sprouts are too big, you can cut them in half. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Yellow wax beans

Step 13

Bring 3 qt salted water to boil, add snipped wax beans to water and allow to cook until fork tender or to your liking of doneness.

Step 14

Remove from water and toss with 1 ounce of butter and season with salt and pepper.

Step 15

Combine all cooked vegetables and serve.