ZUCCHINI AND CARROTS WITH FRESH HERBS

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Haven't tried this yet, but it sounds easy to make and flavorful. From my daily diabetic recipe email and "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals".

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 3/4 cup servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Place a steamer basket in 1/2 inch of water in a saucepan (water should not touch the bottom of the basket).
  • Place carrots in the basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat and steam carrots 5 minutes. Add zucchini and steam 4 to 6 minutes or until carrots and zucchini are crisp-tender.
  • Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
  • Stir in carrots, zucchini, thyme, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook uncovered, stirring gently for 2 to 3 minutes, or until hot.
  • 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.

Chocho Bobo
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This recipe is a great way to sneak vegetables into your kids' diet.


Bashir Noori
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I'm going to try this recipe with quinoa instead of rice.


Usama Tamoor
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Anosha Rajput
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I'm going to try this recipe for my next potluck. I think it will be a hit.


Ebrahim Elite
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Md nayem Hossen
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Overall, this is a good recipe. It's easy to make and the flavors are nice. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Katelyn Kugler
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This recipe is a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less oil.


Fahmida Shovu
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out as good as the picture. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


MARY Livingstone
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This recipe was too simple for my taste. I like my dishes to be a bit more complex.


Tariq Tariqomii
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I'm not sure why, but my dish turned out a bit bland. I think I might have used too much water.


Anna Nyamukunda
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This dish is healthy and delicious. I'm definitely going to make it again.


saad Xheikh
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I'm going to try this recipe with other vegetables, like broccoli or green beans.


Emilie Oddasso
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini and carrots.


TOLE VIDEO 9
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I added some chopped red onion to the recipe and it gave it a nice extra flavor.


Nabushuwu Joyce
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Fazi Gujjar
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of zucchini, carrots, and fresh herbs was delicious.


Abul Khayer
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Emmanuel Nti
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This recipe is a keeper! The zucchini and carrots were cooked perfectly and the fresh herbs added a delicious flavor.


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