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A pot filled with fresh vegetables in a cream base.

Nova Scotia Hodge Podge

This Nova Scotia Hodge Podge recipe is the best way to celebrate early Summer vegetables!
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Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Canadian, Maritime
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 698kcal
Author: Dolly (Maritime Country Kitchen)

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups halved new carrots
  • 3 pounds new potatoes cleaned and cut in half
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups trimmed green beans cut into 2" pieces
  • 1 ½ cups trimmed yellow wax beans cut into 2" pieces
  • ¾ cup fresh shelled peas (optional, or use frozen)
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream or blend cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Add the quartered new carrots (or peeled and chopped mature carrots) and new potatoes to a large dutch oven or saucepan with a lid.
  • Add enough water to the pot to cover the vegetables, and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Cover with a lid.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat. Once a boil has been reached, remove the lid. Cook until the potatoes and carrots are tender, 15-20 minutes.
  • Once the potatoes are fork-tender, add in the peas, green beans, and yellow wax beans. Stir and cover with the lid. Cook for 2-4 minutes or until the green beans and peas are bright in color.
  • Remove from the heat and drain off all but ¾ cup of the water.
  • Add in the butter and stir until melted.
  • Add in the heavy cream and stir it in. Taste and add salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Storage: Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat using the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat. 
With bacon or salt pork: Crisp and render chopped fat in the bottom of the pot. Drain rendered fat and set the crispy pork aside. Add it back in after the vegetables have been cooked and finished with cream and butter. 
Expert Tips:
  • Use fresh, seasonal, and new vegetables.
  • Hodge podge is unique to each family, so feel free to use a variety of garden fresh veggies.
  • If desired, you can use blend cream (half-and-half) in place of the whipping cream for a lighter consistency. 

Nutrition

Calories: 698kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1962mg | Potassium: 1947mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 8518IU | Vitamin C: 103mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 5mg