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Steamed Broccoli with Garlic, and Lemon

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Diet Nutritional Stats Steamed Broccoli with Garlic & Lemon
Serving Size 91.1 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 Calories from Fat 33
% Daily Value
Total Fat 3.7g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 6.1g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9%
Sugars 1.5g
Protein 2.5g
Vitamin A 11% Vitamin C 128% Iron 4% Calcium 4%
  1. 1 small bunch broccoli (about 3/4 pound)
  2. 1 garlic clove
  3. 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  4. 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Discard tough part of broccoli stem. Peel remaining stem and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Cut broccoli into 2-inch florets. In a steamer set over boiling water steam broccoli, covered, for 4 to 5 minutes.

While broccoli is steaming, finely chop garlic and in a small skillet combine with (oil or PAM Spray), lemon juice, and pepper to taste. Heat garlic mixture over moderate heat until garlic just starts to brown. In a bowl toss broccoli with garlic mixture.

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Lemon Roasted Green Beans with Almonds

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Diet Nutritional Stats Lemon Roasted Green Beans and Almonds
Serving Size 266 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 Calories from Fat 30
% Daily Value
Total Fat 3.3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 21.1g 7%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g 37%
Sugars 4.7g
Protein 5.8g
Vitamin A 33% Vitamin C 70% Iron 19% Calcium 12%
  1. Nonstick vegetable oil spray (PAM)
  2. 2 pounds green beans, trimmed
  3. 1 onion, peeled, chopped
  4. 2 Tbs marjoram
  5. Coarse kosher salt
  6. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  7. 1 teaspoon (packed) finely grated lemon peel
  8. 1/4 cup coarsely chopped roasted almonds

Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray 2 large rimmed baking sheets with nonstick spray (PAM). Combine green beans, onions, and marjoram in large bowl. Sprinkle with coarse kosher salt and pepper. Toss.

Roast vegetables 20 minutes. To properly roast almonds, set the oven to 350 F and cook them on a pan without any oil for 12 minutes.

Transfer vegetables to bowl. Add lemon juice, grated lemon peel, and half of chopped almonds. Toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.

Review: Fabulous! This cooking technique infuses the green beans with a caramelized smokey flavor. Just a great healthy way to put green beans in your diet and love it.

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Lemon Couscous Salad with Spinach, Scallions, and Dill

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Diet Nutritional Stats Lemon Couscous Salad with Spinach, Scallions and Dill
Serving Size 159 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 Calories from Fat 4
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 19mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 35.9g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 6.3g
Vitamin A 22% Vitamin C 14% Iron 9% Calcium 6%
  1. 2 1/4 cups water
  2. 1 1/2 cups couscous
  3. 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
  4. 2 cups small bunch spinach
  5. 3 large scallions, minced
  6. 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, or to taste

In a saucepan bring water to a boil and stir in couscous. Remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, cover 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Stir in lemon juice, and pepper to taste and cool couscous completely. Stir in spinach, scallions, and dill and chill salad, covered, at least 2 hours or overnight.

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Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Pistachios

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Diet Nutritional Stats Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Pistachios
Serving Size 136 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 Calories from Fat 86
% Daily Value
Total Fat 9.5g 15%
Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 12.7g 4%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g 20%
Sugars 3.1g
Protein 5.1g
Vitamin A 19% Vitamin C 171% Iron 10% Calcium 6%
  1. 3 tablespoons grape seed oil
  2. 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  3. 1 1/2 lbs large brussels sprouts about 8 cups, cores discarded
  4. 3/4 cup shelled unsalted natural pistachios
  5. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Heat PAM spray in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and stir 20 seconds. Add Brussels sprout leaves and pistachios, and sauté until leaves begin to soften but are still bright green, about 3 minutes. Drizzle lemon juice over. Season to taste with pepper.