GRANDMA'S SWEET-SOUR VEGGIES RECIPE

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With summer fast approaching, we look forward to a bonanza of fresh vegetables. There's nothing like a large bowl of fresh veggies to perk up a summer meal. This is one of our favorites.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cauliflowerets
3 cups broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium zucchini, quartered and thinly sliced
1 small red onion, julienned
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sunflower kernels, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, zucchini and onion; set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring vinegar, sugar and salt if desired to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in oil. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with sunflower kernels if desired.
  • Yield: 12-14 servings.
  • Originally published as Grandma's Sweet-Sour Veggies in Country
  • April/May 1999, p51
  • Nutritional Facts
  • One 3/4-cup serving (prepared without salt and sunflower kernels) equals 60 calories, 17 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 10 gm carbohydrate, 1 gm protein, 2 gm fat. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 vegetables, 1/2 fat.
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