2 cups fresh vegetables, cut into small pieces
4 cups water
2 tablespoons light margarine
1 tablespoon unsweetened orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Choose a mix of two or more fresh vegetables such as carrots, green beans, cauliflower, peas, red pepper, broccoli, and asparagus (or use plain frozen mixed vegetables, if desired). Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add vegetables and cook to desired tenderness (about 2–3 minutes for firm vegetables). In a small saucepan, melt light margarine, add orange juice and lemon zest, and remove
from heat. Drain vegetables and place in serving dish. Drizzle sauce over vegetables, mix, and serve.
Yield: 4 servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
Calories: 78
Carbohydrate: 12 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 2 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 213 mg
Fiber: 4 g
Exchanges per serving: 2 vegetables
Carbohydrate choices: 1