Herbed Zucchini 'n' Carrots Recipe

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Tamra Duncan, Centerton, Arkansas, shares this colorful blend of garden veggies.

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Herbed Zucchini 'n' Carrots Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

5 10 15

Ingredients

1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/8 teaspoon each dried marjoram, thyme and chervil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons reduced-fat butter
1 cup baby carrots
1/4 cup water

Directions

In a nonstick skillet, cook the zucchini and seasonings in butter over medium heat for 8 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
Meanwhile, place the carrots and water in a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until carrots are tender, stirring once; drain. Stir carrots into zucchini mixture. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 52 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 203 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Herbed Zucchini 'n' Carrots in Cooking for 2 Winter 2005, p7