*STEAMED VEGETABLE RIBBONS

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Taste of Home Light & Tasty
By: Test Kitchen staff.

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Ingredients

  • Directions:
  • 4 large carrots
  • 8 small zucchini
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • ● Trim ends from the carrots and zucchini. Use a vegetable peeler to make long thin strips down the length of each carrot and zucchini, making long ribbons.
  • ● Place carrots in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil.
  • ● Cover and steam for 2 minutes. Add zucchini; cover and steam 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
  • ● Transfer vegetables to a bowl. Add the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Preparation

Step 1

43 calories/serving