Steamed Vegetable Platter With Lemon Garlic Dressing

Ingredients

Dressing

• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Veggies

• 12 trimmed string beans
• 15 baby carrots, halved
• 3 ears fresh husked corn, halved
• 2 small yellow squash, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch rounds
• 2 small zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch rounds
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 teaspoons spike seasoning or other sodium-free seasoning
• 2 slices low-fat cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Mix all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   Fill a large pot with water, until it's just below the steamer insert.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil and put the string beans and carrots in the steamer basket.

4. 4

   Cover and cook about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the corn, yellow squash, zucchini, and broccoli.

6. 6

   Recover and cook another 2 minutes, or until veggies are as tender as you'd like.

7. 7

   Place the veggies on a platter.

8. 8

   Arrange the corn around the edges and sprinkle them with the Spike seasoning.

9. 9

   Drizzle the dressing over the other veggies and top with the cheeses.

10. 10

    Cover with foil for a few minutes before serving.