ORANGE-SAUCED BROCCOLI AND PEPPERS

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This makes a beautiful side dish to serve with pork or chicken. I use a combination of yellow and red bell peppers for a wonderful color combination. The recipe is from The Diabetic Cookbook with some minor changes.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Peppers

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon butter
3 green onions, sliced in 1/2-inch slices on the diagonal
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2/3 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons dijon-style mustard

Steps:

  • Place the broccoli and bell peppers in a steamer basket.
  • Place over 1 to 2 inches of boiling water, cover and steam for 6 to 8 minutes or just until crisp tender.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter, add green onions and garlic.
  • Cook until onion is tender.
  • Stir in cornstarch, orange juice and mustard.
  • Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly; stir and continue to cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Place steamed broccoli in a serving bowl, pour sauce over and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.2, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 45.6, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 2.8

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