Festive Sesame Vegetables For 6
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Accent a frozen vegetable mix with flavorful wedges of fresh fennel and toasted sesame seed.


Festive Sesame Vegetables For 6

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Servings: Makes 6 side-dish servings.
Total Time: 25 mins
Related Categories: Asian Cuisine, Celery, Chinese Vegetable Dishes, Fennel, Healthy Vegetable Dishes, Vegetables, Winter Vegetables
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 
    small fennel bulbs (about 6 ounces each), cut into thin wedges
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  • 1  16-ounce package
    loose-pack frozen mixed broccoli, baby carrots, and water chestnuts
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  • 1/2  cup
    sliced celery
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  • 1  tablespoon
    sesame seed
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 1  tablespoon
    lemon juice
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    pepper
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Directions
1.
In a large saucepan, cook fennel in a small amount of boiling water, covered, for 3 minutes. Add frozen vegetables and celery. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Drain.
2.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet cook sesame seed in hot olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes or until light brown. Remove from heat. Cool slightly. Carefully add lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3.
Pour sesame mixture over drained vegetable mixture. Stir gently until coated. Makes 6 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 39, Total Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 143 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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