Les légumes primeurs

"Primeur" is the name given to the new vegetables of the year, we also talk about « légumes nouveaux ».

A « primeur » is also someone who sells fruits and vegetables, like a « boulanger » sells bread.

« Primeurs » are usually more expensive than the « normal » vegetables but they taste much better.

What kind of vetegables can I find "primeurs" ? :

Pomme de terre, oignon blanc, carotte, petits pois.

Pommes de terre nouvelles :

How to cook them ?

Do not peel them, just wash them. As they are tiny, cut them into 2 pieces max and cook them "pommes de terre sautées". Have them with a green salad, it's so good !

Jardinière de légumes and petits pois carottes

These two dishes are a mix of « primeurs ». Sometimes also cooked with « lardons ».

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