Healthy Marinated Vegetables |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 7 |
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This medley of healthy vegetables is so delicious, no one guesses it's suitable for diabetics, says Linda Pruitt of Greenfield, Indiana. I take it to pitch-in dinners because it can be made in advance. Using a sugar substitute adds a subtle sweetness to the dressing without all the carbohydrates and calories. Ingredients:
3 cups sliced carrots (1/4- inch slices) |
1 cup thinly sliced celery |
1/2 cup chopped green pepper |
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced |
1 teaspoon celery seed |
1/2 cup reduced-fat italian salad dressing |
sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar |
1/4 cup white vinegar |
1/4 cup water |
Directions:
1. Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-7 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine the celery, green pepper, onion, celery seed and carrots.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the salad dressing, sugar substitute, vinegar and water. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil; pour over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 7 servings.
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