Steamed Veggies with Herbed Cheese

4 Servings


1 cup half-round sliced carrots
8 ounces broccoli, florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
8 ounces half-round sliced zucchini
8 ounces half-round sliced yellow squash
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ounces part skim mozzarella cheese
2 ounces sharp lowfat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary

Preheat broiler.
In a large pot over medium-high heat, steam carrots, covered, 5 minutes. Add remaining vegetables. Sprinkle
salt over all, cover and steam 10 minutes more. Drain vegetables and blot dry on paper towels. Arrange on an ovenproof plate. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine cheeses and herbs. Add to vegetable mixture and toss
to mix well. Broil until cheese is bubbly. Serve immediately.

MICROWAVE METHOD
Steam vegetables in microwave, using microwave-safe steamer, cooking on medium-high for the same times as indicated above. Drain and dry vegetables as directed. Place on microwave-safe plate, toss with cheese mixture and microwave 3 minutes on medium
.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 Calories from Fat 57
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 36% Protein 33% Carb. 31%

Nutrient  Amount per  Serving   Value
                                     
Total Fat               6   g     10%
Saturated Fat           3   g     17%
Cholesterol            18   mg     6%
Sodium                359   mg    15%
Total Carbohydrate     12   g      4%
Dietary Fiber           2   g      7%
Sugars                  0   g        
Protein                13   g        

Vitamin A 183% Vitamin C 140% Calcium 0% Iron 9%