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Steamed Carrot and Zucchini

Source: dLife

Carrot and zucchini strips steamed with lemon.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	58.9

Total Carbs	7.7 g

Dietary Fiber	2.2 g

Sugars	3.7 g

Total Fat	3.0 g

Saturated Fat	1.8 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.1 g

Potassium	411.3 mg

Protein	1.7 g

Sodium	40.3 mg

Dietary Exchanges 3.0 Fat, 1.3 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits,

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Servings

Ingredients

0.5
0 1/2 lb fresh carrots 0.5
0 1/2 lb medium zucchini 1.0
1 tbsp Butter, unsalted 2.0
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1.0
1 pinch salt and pepper 1.0
1 tbsp poppy seeds

Directions

Fill a kettle with 1-inch of water and bring to a boil. Put the carrots in a steamer basket, set over the water, and steam, covered, for about 3 minutes. Transfer into a bowl.
Put the zucchini in the steamer basket, place over the water, and steam, covered, for about 1 minute. Combine with the carrots.
Heat the butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Pour over the carrots and zucchini. Sprinkle the poppy seeds on top and toss to mix.