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Recipe Tags: 30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Main Ingredient Preparation Low Protein Vegetables Diabetic Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Carrots Squash Zucchini

Zucchini And Carrots With Fresh Herbs

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"."

Steps

Place a steamer basket in 1 / 2 inch of water in a saucepan.
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 : 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.

Ingredients

carrots, zucchini, unsalted butter, fresh thyme, fresh dill weed, fresh lemon juice, salt, fresh ground black pepper