Name: Zucchini and Carrots With Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 3/4 cup servings, 6 serving(s)
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

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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".

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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

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.

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review by Boomette

8/12/2012

This recipe is very healthy. Low calorie and so tasty. The only difference I made was to use dried lavender instead of thyme. It goes well with the carrots and zucchini. Thanks FloridaNative :) Made for ZWT8 for Diners, Winers and Chives

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8/12/2012

This recipe is very healthy. Low calorie and so tasty. The only difference I made was to use dried lavender instead of thyme. It goes well with the carrots and zucchini. Thanks FloridaNative :) Made for ZWT8 for Diners, Winers and Chives

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creation by kitty.rock

7/6/2011

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".