Orange-Maple Vegetable Ribbons Recipe

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The bright colors and sweet, citrusy taste of our test kitchen’s Orange-Maple Vegetable Ribbons make for a company-special side dish that couldn’t be easier on the cook. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Orange-Maple Vegetable Ribbons Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 5 20

Ingredients

1 large zucchini
1 large yellow summer squash
2 medium carrots
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

Using a vegetable peeler, cut the vegetables into very thin lengthwise strips.
In a large skillet, saute the vegetable strips in butter until tender; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, combine the syrup, orange juice, peel, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook for 2-3 minutes or until most of the liquid is evaporated. Return vegetables to pan; toss to coat and sprinkle with pecans. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 169 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Orange-Maple Vegetable Ribbons in Simple & Delicious October/November 2010, p22