Zucchini And Carrots With Fresh Herbs

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 4 medium zucchini, cut into julienne strips
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped) or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon fresh dill weed (chopped) or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 place a steamer basket in 1/2 inch of water in a saucepan (water should not touch the bottom of the basket).
• 2 place carrots in the basket. cover tightly and heat to boiling.
• 3 reduce heat and steam carrots 5 minutes. add zucchini and steam 4 to 6 minutes or until carrots and zucchini are crisp-tender.
• 4 melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
• 5 stir in carrots, zucchini, thyme, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• 6 cook uncovered, stirring gently for 2 to 3 minutes, or until hot.
• 7 nutritional information per serving (3/4 cup): glycemic index: 22, glycemic load: 1, calories: 55, protein: 2 g, carbohydrate: 4 g, dietary fiber: 1-1/2 g, fat: 4 g, cholesterol: 10 mg, sodium: 61 mg. diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.