Herbed Carrot and Courgette Medley

Thermomix recipe: Herbed Carrot and Courgette Medley. Ready in 37 minutes. Serves 5. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 20 g olive oil
• 600 g water
• 500 g carrots, peeled and sliced (approx. 0.5 cm thick)
• 500 g courgettes, trimmed and sliced (approx. 0.5 cm thick)
• 15 g fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• 0.5 tsp black pepper, or to taste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
• 1 tsp maple syrup (optional, for a slight glaze)

Instructions

1. Add garlic cloves (2) to the mixing bowl. Chop 3 sec / Speed 7. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.
2. Add olive oil (20 g). Sauté 3 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
3. Add water (600 g) to the mixing bowl. Insert the simmering basket.
4. Place the peeled and sliced carrots (500 g) into the Varoma dish. Secure the Varoma lid.
5. Place the Varoma onto the mixing bowl. Steam 15 min / Varoma / Speed 2.
6. Carefully remove the Varoma lid and add the trimmed and sliced courgettes (500 g) to the Varoma dish with the carrots. Replace the Varoma lid and continue to steam 8-10 min / Varoma / Speed 2, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
7. Carefully remove the Varoma. Empty the water from the mixing bowl.
8. Transfer the steamed carrots and courgettes to the mixing bowl. Add chopped fresh parsley (15 g), fresh thyme leaves (1 tsp), salt (1 tsp), black pepper (0.5 tsp), lemon juice (1 tbsp, optional), and maple syrup (1 tsp, optional).
9. Mix gently 1 min / 90°C / Speed 1 (Reverse) to combine and warm through, ensuring the vegetables remain intact.
10. Serve immediately as a vibrant side dish.

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