SESAME VEGETABLES

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When I go out to my garden in summer to "pick" dinner, my family knows I plan to fix this tasty medley. It's just as good during cold weather months using fresh supermarket produce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups fresh cauliflowerets
2-1/2 cups cut fresh green beans
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
3-1/2 cups fresh snow peas
2 small yellow summer squash, cubed
2 small zucchini, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

Steps:

Place cauliflower and beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender, adding broccoli and snow peas during the last 4 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute the yellow squash, zucchini and onion in 2 tablespoons oil until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the sugar, sesame seeds, lemon juice, soy sauce and remaining oil. , Transfer cauliflower mixture to a large serving bowl; add squash mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges