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Mixed Glazed Green Vegetables

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Mixed Glazed Green Vegetables
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Health Score:
96 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
Calories:
246
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Butter and garlic adds tons of flavor to this healthful side dish, which is a good source of fiber, vitamin C and potassium.

Serve this as a side next to glazed salmon and brown rice.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie246 cal.(12 %)
Protein12 g(12 %)
Fat13 g(11 %)
Carbohydrates19 g(13 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage11 g(37 %)
Vitamin A0.5 mg(63 %)
Vitamin D0.2 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E4 mg(33 %)
Vitamin K280.9 μg(468 %)
Vitamin B₁0.5 mg(50 %)
Vitamin B₂0.6 mg(55 %)
Niacin7.4 mg(62 %)
Vitamin B₆0.7 mg(50 %)
Folate255 μg(85 %)
Pantothenic acid3.3 mg(55 %)
Biotin12.1 μg(27 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C168 mg(177 %)
Potassium1,000 mg(25 %)
Calcium171 mg(17 %)
Magnesium87 mg(29 %)
Iron4.1 mg(27 %)
Iodine32 μg(16 %)
Zinc1.7 mg(21 %)
Saturated fatty acids8.3 g
Uric acid277 mg
Cholesterol33 mg
Complete sugar12 g

Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
9 ozs green Asparagus
8 ozs Broccoli
6 ozs green Beans
6 ozs Snow peas
2 Tbsps butter
1 garlic clove
salt
peppers
How healthy are the main ingredients?
BroccoliSnow peagarlic clovesalt

Preparation steps

1.

Rinse asparagus, snap off woody ends and cut diagonally into large pieces. Rinse and trim broccoli and divide into florets. Rinse snow peas, trim ends and cut diagonally into pieces.

2.

Rinse beans. Bring salted water to a boil and blanch vegetables until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.

3.

Heat butter in a pan. Peel garlic and cook briefly until fragrant. Add vegetables and swirl in butter for a few minutes until glazed. Remove garlic before serving and season with salt and pepper.