Vegetables with a Touch of Lemon - Heart Health Recipe of the Day

Heart Health Recipe of the Day

Vegetables with a Touch of Lemon

This heart-healthy sauce uses lemon juice and herbs for a tangy taste.

Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 1/2 cup

1/2 head small cauliflower, cut into florets
2 cups broccoli, cut into florets
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped

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

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

3. Put vegetables in serving dish. Pour lemon sauce over them. Garnish with parsley.

Each serving provides:

Calories: 22
Total fat: 2 g
Saturated fat: less than 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 7 mg
Total fiber: 1 g
Protein: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Potassium: 49 mg