Zucchini and Carrots with Fresh Herbs

== Description ==
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* From: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals
* Yield: 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 2 medium carrots, sliced
* 4 medium zucchinis, cut into julienne strips
* 2 tbsp unsalted butter
* 1 tbsp chopped fresh or 1 tsp dried thyme
* 1 tsp chopped fresh or ¼ tsp dried dill weed
* 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
* ⅛ tsp salt
* ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
== Directions ==
# Place a steamer basket in ½ inch of water in a saucepan (water should not touch the bottom of the basket).
# Place carrots in the basket.
# Cover tightly and heat to boiling.
# Reduce heat and steam carrots 5 minutes.
# Add zucchini and steam 4 to 6 minutes or until carrots and zucchini are crisp-tender.
# Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
# Stir in carrots, zucchini, thyme, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
# Cook uncovered, stirring gently for 2 to 3 minutes, or until hot.
== Nutritional information ==
Per ¾ cup serving:
* Glycemic Index: 22
* Glycemic Load: 1
* 55 Calories | 2g Protein | 4g Carbs | 1½ g Dietary Fiber | 4g Fat | 10mg Cholesterol | 61mg Sodium
* Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable | 1 Fat
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