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Broccoli and Peppers

If you don't have a steamer basket, improvise with a metal colander to prepare this healthful vegetable dish.

1 lb   broccoli, cut into flowerets   1   medium red or yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces   2 Tbs   reduced-calorie margarine or regular margarine   1 Tbs   lemon juice   1/8 tsp   pepper   1 tsp   finely shredded lemon peel

1 Place broccoli and pepper in a steamer basket over simmering water. Steam, covered, for 8 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain. 2 Arrange on a serving platter. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan melt the margarine. Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice, and pepper. Drizzle over broccoli mixture. Makes 6 servings.

Servings: 6

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 8 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 serving Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information provided by the recipe author.           Amount Per Serving       Calories   42.00       % Daily Value Total Fat 2.00g   3%   Saturated Fat 0.00g   0%   Cholesterol 0.00mg   0%   Sodium 63.00mg   2%   Carbohydrates 5.00g   1%   Dietary Fiber 3.00g   12%   Protein 2.00g   4%

Recipe Type

Low Carb, Low Fat, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Recipe Source

Source: Better Homes and Gardens? Copyright 2002. Meredith Corporation.   Recipe formatted with Living Cookbook Recipe Software. Download a free trial from www.livingcookbook.com. To download this recipe, right-click here and choose Save Target As from the popup menu. Add a free recipe of the day to your web site.