ORANGE-MAPLE VEGETABLE RIBBONS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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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 zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

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, zest, 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.