Steamed Greens with Hot Lemony Dressing
2
Points®
Total time: 20 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
For a light and healthy vegetable accompaniment to any dinner - or any special meal - serve these delicious vegetables in a lively lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Green Beans
200 g
Asparagus, raw
200 g
Broccoli, raw
300 g, broken into small florets
Cabbage
½ g, Savoy, shredded
Lemon
1 medium, (grated rind and juice)
Olive Oil
2 tablespoon(s)
Parsley, fresh
1 tablespoon(s), fresh flat leaf, chopped
Salt
⅛ teaspoon(s)
Black pepper
⅛ teaspoon(s)
Capers, in Brine
6 teaspoon(s), rinsed and drained
Instructions
1
Put the green beans, asparagus spears, broccoli and cabbage into a steamer. Alternatively, put into a large saucepan with a small amount of water, with a tight-fitting lid.
2
Steam or simmer the vegetables for 8 - 10 minutes, until they are cooked, yet still have a little "bite".
3
Mix together the lemon rind, lemon juice, olive oil and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Drain the vegetables and toss immediately in the dressing. Serve at once, sprinkled with the capers.
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