Low Fat California Medley

Brighten up your table with this Low Fat California Medley, a vibrant and nutritious side dish that's as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Featuring a colorful mix of broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, red bell pepper, and yellow squash, this dish is lightly steamed to preserve its natural crunch and brilliant hues. Tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing with a hint of olive oil and topped with fresh parsley, it offers a satisfying burst of freshness without excess fat. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for pairing with a variety of main courses, this easy, healthy vegetable medley is a guilt-free crowd-pleaser. Ideal keywords: low fat recipes, vegetable side dishes, healthy California medley, lemon-garlic dressing, easy steamed vegetables.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 cup carrot slices
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium yellow squash, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing all the vegetables thoroughly under cool, running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.

Step 2

Prepare the broccoli and cauliflower by cutting them into small, bite-sized florets. Peel the carrot and slice it into thin rounds. Dice the red bell pepper, and slice the yellow squash into half-moon shapes.

Step 3

Fill a large pot with about an inch of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Place a steamer basket over the pot and add the broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot slices to the basket. Cover the pot with a lid and steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 4

In the last 3 minutes of steaming, add the diced bell pepper and squash to the steamer basket. Continue steaming until all vegetables are just tender yet still vibrant in color.

Step 5

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well mixed.

Step 6

Once the vegetables are done, remove them from the steamer basket and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 7

Pour the lemon and garlic mixture over the steamed vegetables and gently toss to ensure they are evenly coated.

Step 8

Transfer the dressed California medley to a serving platter and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish to complement your main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(796.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	327.1

Total Fat 15.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1345.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 18.1g
Protein 15.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 219.2mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 1628.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.5%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 46.1%