Lemony Mixed Vegetables


Lemony Mixed Vegetables
Makes: 6 servings
Prep 20 mins Cook 18 mins
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Lemony Mixed Vegetables
Ingredients
  • 1 cup  reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon  ground coriander
  • 1/8 teaspoon  salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon  black pepper
  • 1/2 pound  green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths (about 2 cups)
  • 2 cups  thinly bias-sliced carrots
  • 1 cup  cauliflower florets
  • 1/2 of a medium red sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon  snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon  cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon  cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon  finely shredded lemon peel
  • 4 teaspoons  lemon juice
Directions

1. In a large saucepan combine the chicken broth, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Bring to boiling; add green beans. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add carrots, cauliflower, and sweet pepper. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 4 to 5 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to a serving bowl, reserving broth mixture in saucepan. Cover vegetables; keep warm.

3. In a small bowl stir together oregano, water, cornstarch, and lemon peel; stir into broth mixture in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Stir in lemon juice. Pour thickened broth mixture over vegetables. Toss lightly to coat. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts (Lemony Mixed Vegetables)
  • Servings Per Recipe 6,
  • cal. (kcal) 49,
  • carb. (g) 11,
  • fiber (g) 3,
  • pro. (g) 2,
  • vit. A (IU) 5879,
  • vit. C (mg) 28,
  • sodium (mg) 184,
  • calcium (mg) 30,
  • iron (mg) 1,
  • Vegetables () 2,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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