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Friends' Express Cooking #2: The Cricri Express Planter – Quick Organic Veggie Side

The Cricri Express Planter

This super-easy side dish comes together in no time, with no peeling required for the vegetables. It pairs beautifully with meat or fish, showcasing fresh, organic produce for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch organic baby carrots
  • 1 bunch organic spring onions
  • 250g organic peas
  • 250g organic baby potatoes (such as small rattes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 bunch fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)

Instructions

Shell the peas. Scrape the potatoes, carrots (leaving 2-3 cm of tops), and onions (leaving 3 cm of stem). In a casserole dish (cast iron if possible), heat the oil and sauté all the vegetables for 2-3 minutes over high heat. Reduce to the lowest heat, season with salt and pepper, add 1 glass of water, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.

Pro Tip

Chop the herb stems into tiny pieces and add them just before covering—it infuses maximum flavor!