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Close up shot of sliced veggies, including carrots and zucchini, coated in a sweet honey glaze.

Honey Glazed Vegetables

Honey Glazed Vegetables

Carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers in a sweet honey-lemon glaze.
 Grow Your Kids
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings

Equipment

  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 ½ cups zucchini, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup honey*
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions
 

  • Add carrots and water to a 2-quart microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once.
  • Drain liquid, add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Cover and microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender, stirring once. Let stand covered for 2 minutes, then serve.

Notes

*Avoid giving honey to children under the age of 1 year.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.66 cupCalories: 122calCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gSodium: 522mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26g
Keyword 30 minutes or Less, Grow Your Kids, Microwave, Vegetarian, Zucchini