CARROT AND SQUASH RIBBONS

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I love veggie dishes. When I am looking for quick and easy side dishes, I like to get fresh veggies and cook them just until they are fork tender. You're not cooking away all of the flavor and nutrients.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large carrots, peeled
3 large zucchini, peeled
3 large yellow squash, peeled
2 Tbsp butter
2 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp fresh parsley leaves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 lime, juiced

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the carrots, zucchini and squash into flat ribbons with a mandoline slicer.
  • 2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  • 3. Add carrot ribbons. Toss in zucchini and squash ribbons, salt, pepper, parsley and lime juice.
  • 4. Cook for 6 to 10 minutes or until the veggies are just fork tender.

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