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Veggies With a Touch of Lemon

The heart healthy sauce uses lemon juice, herbs, and a small amount of oil.

Recipe Source: Stay Young At Heart
Prep time Cook time Yields Serving Size
10 minutes 20 minutes 6 servings ½ C

Ingredients

2 C broccoli, cut into florets

½ small head cauliflower, cut into florets

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped

calories 22
Total fat 2 g
Saturated fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 7 mg
Calcium 10 mg
Iron 1 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Directions

  • 1
    Steam broccoli and cauliflower until tender (about 10 minutes).

  • 2
    In a small saucepan, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic, and cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes.

  • 3
    Put the vegetables in a serving dish. Pour the lemon sauce over the vegetables. Garnish with parsley, and serve.

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