Steamed Sweet Potatoes & Yellow Squash W. Honey Sage Dressing

Submitted by Diane G.

"I came up with this as an entry into the Ready Set Cook summer 2004 contest."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 lb sweet potato, peeled,and cut into chunks
• 1⁄4 lb snow peas
• 1⁄4 lb yellow squash, cut into 1 inch slices
• 1⁄4 lb new potato
• 1 ounce lemon juice (to add to water for steaming)

• Dressing

• 1⁄2 teaspoon honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄8 cup minced sweet onion
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
• 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed dried coriander

directions

1. Steam sweet potatoes, snow peas, yellow squash and new potatoes over boiling water (to which the 1 ounce lemon juice has been added) until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
2. While steaming veggies, combine ingredients for dressing in a large bowl.
3. Toss steamed veggies with dressing.
4. Serve either warm or slightly chilled.