Vegetable Melange

Directions

1. 1
   Scrape the carrots and leave them whole.
2. 2
   Peel the turnip and the potato and cut them in half.
3. 3
   Cut each half into 6 or 8 segments.
4. 4
   Place the green beans, carrots and the onions in a saucepan.
5. 5
   Add water to cover, and salt.
6. 6
   Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Add turnip and potato.
8. 8
   Cook 5 minutes, or until tender.
9. 9
   Drain well.
10. 10
    Heat the butter in a skillet.
11. 11
    Add the shallots and cook briefly, then add the vegetables, salt and pepper and thyme.
12. 12
    Cook for 1 minute while stirring and shaking the skillet.