Vegetables With a Touch of LemonThis
heart-healthy sauce uses lemon juice, herbs, and a
small amount of oil.
1/2 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 cups broccoli, cut into florets
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
1. Steam broccoli and cauliflower until tender (about 10
minutes).
2. In a small saucepan, mix the lemon juice, oil, and
garlic, and cook over low heat for 2 or 3 minutes.
3. Put the vegetables in a serving dish. Pour the lemon
sauce over the vegetables. Garnish with parsley.
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Each serving provides:
Calories: 22
Total fat: 2 g
Saturated fat: Less than 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 7 mg
Calcium: 10 mg
Iron: Less than 1 mg (back to diet
recipe index) |