Name: Light Lemon Cauliflower for Diabetics
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 6 cups (about 1 1/2 pounds) cauliflower florets; 1 tablespoon reduced-fat margarine; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Lemon slices (optional)

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.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
6 cups (about 1 1/2 pounds) cauliflower florets
1 tablespoon reduced-fat margarine
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon slices (optional)

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.

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.