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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

22
calories
2 g
Total fat
1 g
Saturated fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
7 mg
Sodium
10 mg
Calcium
1 mg
Iron
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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