Tangy Peas and Cauliflower

Name: Tangy Peas and Cauliflower
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh cauliflowerets; 1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas; 3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt; 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; Dash salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning

"My family loves vegetables, so I'm always looking for new and different ways to fix them," remarks Marie Hoyer of Hodgenville, Kentucky. This pretty side dish gets it pleasant tangy flavor from creamy yogurt.

Ingredients

4 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas
3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Dash salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning

Directions

Place cauliflower in a saucepan with a small amount of water. Bring to a boil; cook for 6-8 minutes. Add peas; cook 2-4 minutes longer or until the vegetables are crisp-tender; drain.
Combine remaining ingredients; pour over vegetables and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 70 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Tangy Peas and Cauliflower in Quick Cooking January/February 1999