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Citrus Vegetables

Citrus Vegetables

142 Ratings
142 Ratings
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serving dish of Citrus Vegetables
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Put a new twist on classic mixed vegetables with a splash of lime juice, some olive oil, and fresh oregano.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups mixed vegetables (such as zucchini, corn, and tomatoes)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Slice vegetables and steam in a small amount of water.
  3. Drain, and place in a bowl to cool.
  4. Mix lime juice with oil. Add oregano and combine.
  5. Pour lime juice mixture over cool vegetables and mix well.
  6. Serve.

Notes

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US Department of Health and Human Services
National Cancer Institute

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 135
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 64 mg
Carbohydrates 24 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 49 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 316 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 135
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 24 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Minerals
Calcium 49 mg
Potassium 316 mg
Sodium 64 mg
Copper 154 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 41 mg
Phosphorus 94 mg
Selenium 1 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 388 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 44 mcg
Folate 36 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 44 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cup

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