Herbed Veggie Platter
This eye-appealing combination is an interesting twist on mixed vegetables. Topped with herb butter and Parmesan cheese, the crowd-pleaser is an ideal addition to buffets. Divide the ingredients between two plates if your microwave can't accommodate one large platter.
-Patricia Vandiver, Tucson, Arizona
8-10 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets
- 1 medium bunch broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
- 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- On a large round microwave-safe platter, arrange the cauliflower,
- broccoli and zucchini. Cover and microwave on high for 5-1/2 minutes
- or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally; drain.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, thyme, parsley
- and onion salt. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds or until
- the butter is melted.
- Arrange tomatoes on platter. Drizzle butter mixture over vegetables;
- sprinkle with cheese. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or
- until heated through. Yield: 8-10 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 128 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 261 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.