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Zucchini and Carrots with Fresh Herbs
Tender-crisp veggies sautéed with a buttery herb sauce. Mmm!
Prep: 5 min – Cook: 15 min
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
4 medium zucchini, cut into julienne strips
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill weed or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1. Place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water in saucepan or skillet (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place carrots in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Steam carrots 3 minutes. Add zucchini. Steam 4 to 6 minutes or until carrots and zucchini are crisp-tender.
2. Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in carrots, zucchini and remaining ingredients. Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until hot.
Makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving:
Calories 90 (Calories from Fat 55); Fat 6g (Saturated 4g); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 200mg; Potassium 600mg; Carbohydrate 9g (Dietary Fiber 3g); Protein 3g
Diet Exchanges: 2 Vegetable; 1 Fat
This recipe displayed with permission from General Mills, Inc.