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Marinated Vegetable Appetizers - 12

Source of Recipe

"Diabetic Low-fat & No Fat Meals in Minutes" - M.J. Smith, R.D.
Marinated Vegetable Appetizers
Plan ahead....needs to marinate for at least 4 hours

Exchanges
Serves: 12

8 oz. fresh mushrooms, cleaned
1 small head broccoli, broken into florets and washed
8 oz. baby carrots, washed
2 T. lemon juice

MARINADE:
1 c. fat-free Italian dressing
1 T. grated lemon peel
2 T. sliced pimiento
2 T. chopped fresh parsley

Combine vegetables in a microwave-safe shallow dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.

Meanwhile, marinade ingredients in a shaker container; pour over steamed vegetables. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve vegetables on a platter with toothpicks.

Nutritional Analysis: One 1/2 c. serving equals: 24 calories...0 fat...1 gm protein...6 gm carbohydrate...0 cholesterol...157 mg. sodium ++++ Exchanges: 1 vegetable