Mixed Vegetable Side Dish

Name: Mixed Vegetable Side Dish
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup sliced celery; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons butter; 1-1/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup water; 4 cups cubed peeled potatoes; 1 cup julienned carrots; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

I'm 12 years old and just love to cook. The first time I made this recipe for my family, everyone loved it. I'm sure you will, too!

Ingredients

1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1-1/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup water
4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 cup julienned carrots
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

In a skillet, saute celery, onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add the broth, water, potatoes, carrots and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Uncover and simmer for 5 minutes or until broth has slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parsley; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 101 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Mixed Vegetable Side Dish in Taste of Home's Down-Home Diabetic Cookbook

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dhthompson0213

Jun 17, 2014

Very nice recipe. Goes with everything. Only reason doesn't get 5 stars is the time to cut veggies. I will definitely make this often.
MMMBJONES

Sep 19, 2010

This is a perfect side dish with pot roast. My kids don't like the veggies when they are cooked with the roast, so this was perfect.