Lemon Pepper Basil Vegetables with White Beans

  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2teaspoons olive oil
1-- red onion, chopped
1-- carrot, peeled and sliced thinly
1cup chopped green bell pepper
1cup 1-inch lengths green beans
1cup thin asparagus, ends discarded, cut into 1-inch lengths
2cups broccoli florets
-- Water, optional
3-- garlic cloves, minced
1teaspoon lemon pepper
1-- (15 1/2-ounce) can white beans (cannelini or navy), drained and rinsed.
1/4cup chopped fresh basil
-- Salt to taste
1/2cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Saute onions, carrots, peppers, green beans, asparagus and broccoli 5 to 6 minutes, adding a sprinkling of water if necessary to prevent sticking. Add garlic, lemon pepper and white beans; continue to saute 1 minute. Add basil and season with salt. You can serve as is or transfer to a baking dish, top with cheese and broil 3 minutes until cheese is melted. 

Nutritional Info *per serving

  • Calories 179
  • Fat 3g
  • Saturated Fat .45g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 107mg
  • Carbohydrate 32g
  • Fiber 9g
  • Sugars 4g
  • Protein 9g