Italian Vegetables

Name: Italian Vegetables
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (24 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

There's a beauty in simplicity, and that goes for foods too. This lovely Italian vegetables recipe features a trio of broccoli, carrots and cauliflower. The flavors come from Italian dressing and a few seasonings. It's simple, delicious, quick and nutritious.

Ingredients

1 package (24 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

Bring vegetables and water to a boil in a large nonstick skillet. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Uncover; cook and stir until liquid is evaporated.
Add the salad dressing, salt, basil and oregano. Cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 51 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable.