Skillet Grilled Vegetables with Angostura Mayo Drizzle
Just dash of bitters adds dazzle to a simple lemon-mayo sauce.
Ingredients
1/2cupprepared mayonnaise or home-made
2Tbsp.grated pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
1Tbsp.fresh lemon juice
1tsp.grated lemon zest
1tsp.Angostura aromatic bitters
Skillet Grilled Angostura Vegetables
1-2lb.choice of or combination fresh asparagus, broccoli rabe, green beans, broccoli or cauliflower
1/4cupolive oil
2Tbsp.soy sauce
1Tbsp.fresh lemon juice
1tsp.Angostura aromatic bitters
Instructions
Whisk together mayonnaise, grated cheese, lemon juice, lemon peel, and 1/2 to 1 tsp. Angostura bitters; set aside. Note: If you have not used Angostura bitters in food before, start with 1/2 teaspoon in the mayonnaise. Taste, then stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon if desired.
Skillet Angostura Vegetables
Rinse vegetables and drain well. Break off tough ends from asparagus and broccoli rabe; remove stems from green beans; cut broccoli and cauliflower into florets. Place in a large bowl.
Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and 1 tsp. Angostura bitters. Drizzle liberally on vegetables and toss to mix; let stand 15 minutes, if you have time!
Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. (I use a 12-inch pan). Place vegetables in pan in a single a layer. Cook about 5 minutes stirring only once, until lightly browned. If the vegetables are thick or you prefer more cooked, cover pan for 2-3 minutes to let them steam a little. Stir and cook uncovered 3-5 minutes more or until desired tenderness. The idea is for the vegetables to get a little char. If needed, cook in two batches so the vegetables all get to touch the bottom of the pan.
To serve, warm up Angostura mayonnaise in microwave for just 15-30 seconds if desired; stir well. Drizzle over hot vegetables. Garnish with lemon peel.Refrigerate leftover sauce.
Notes
* Quick Bitters Dipping Sauce Make the mayonnaise only, do not warm it up though, and use it as a dipping sauce for fresh veggies. And/or use it in sandwiches instead of plain mayonnaise. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for weeks, well covered.