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Diabetic ZUCCHINI AND CARROTS WITH FRESH HERBS Yield: 6 servings Source: "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals" Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/76.shtml INGREDIENTS - 2 medium carrots, sliced - 4 medium zucchinis, cut into julienne strips - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme - 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed - 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice - 1/8 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS 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 When we are grateful for the good we already have, we attract more good into our life. On the other hand, when we are ungrateful, we tend to shut ourselves off from the good we might otherwise experience. ~Sylvia --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
