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Orange-Sauced Broccoli and Peppers

Source: dlife

Simple ingredients create a delicious sauce for broccoli and sweet pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	52.2

Total Carbs	6.9 g

Dietary Fiber	1.7 g

Sugars	3.5 g

Total Fat	2.2 g

Saturated Fat	1.2 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.1 g

Potassium	219.5 mg

Protein	1.7 g

Sodium	39.4 mg

Dietary Exchanges 2.2 Fat, 0.7 Vegetables, 0.2 Fruits,

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Servings

Ingredients

3.5
3 1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets 1.0
1 each medium red bell peppers 1.0
1 tbsp unsalted butter 2.0
2 tbsp fresh chopped onion 1.0
1 each medium garlic cloves 1.5
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch 0.6667
0.6667 cup orange juice

Directions

Cook broccoli and sweet pepper in a medium saucepan, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 8 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender, and then drain.
Cover and keep warm.
Melt butter over medium heat in a small saucepan, and then add onion and garlic.
Cook for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
Stir in cornstarch, and then add orange juice.
Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
To serve, pour sauce over broccoli mixture, and toss gently to coat.