Light Lemon Cauliflower recipe

Light Lemon Cauliflower for Diabetics

This delicious side dish is easy to prepare, cheesy, and delightfully low carb! The mild flavor of the florets serves as a perfect base for soaking up the citrusy sauce. Learn about more ways to prepare vegetables in "Five Ways to Cook Healthy, Tasty Veggies."
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Ingredients

Directions

Yield:
6 servings

Serving size:
about 2/3 cup cauliflower with 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce and 2 teaspoons cheese

Place 1 tablespoon parsley, lemon peel, and about 1 inch water in large saucepan. Place cauliflower in steamer basket; place in saucepan. Bring water to a boil over medium heat. Cover; steam 14 to 16 minutes or until cauliflower is crisp-tender. Remove to large bowl; keep warm. Reserve 1/2 cup hot liquid.

Heat margarine in small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until soft. Stir in lemon juice and reserved liquid.

Spoon lemon sauce over cauliflower. Sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons parsley and cheese before serving. Garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 53 calories, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 3 mg, Sodium: 116 mg, Fiber: 3 g

Exchanges per serving: 1/2 Fat, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Meat Lean.

Copyright Diabetic Cooking.

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