Lemon-Basil Vegetables and Noodles Recipe

From artichoke hearts to zucchini, this veggie-soba side is kissed with fresh-squeezed lemon juice and a touch of chopped basil.
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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodSpeciality,
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Chopped broccoli flowerets12 Ounce (2 cups)
 Chopped cauliflowerets12 Ounce (2 cups)
 Onion1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped (1 large sized)
 Grated lemon peel1 Teaspoon
 Chicken broth1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cooked soba noodles/Vermicelli2 Cup (32 tbs) (buckwheat)
 Chopped basil/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves2 Tablespoon (fresh)
 Lemon juice2 Tablespoon
 Olive oil/Vegetable oil1 Teaspoon
 Pepper1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Zucchini2 Cup (32 tbs), chopped (1 large sized)
 Frozen artichoke hearts9 Ounce (thawed)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 507 Calories from Fat 23

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3 g4.2%

Saturated Fat 0.44 g2.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1276.5 mg53.2%

Total Carbohydrates 109 g36.2%

Dietary Fiber 4.3 g17.1%

Sugars 5.8 g

Protein 24 g48.4%

Vitamin A 62.7% Vitamin C 233.5%

Calcium 14.5% Iron 30%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Cook broccoli, cauliflowerets, onion, lemon peel and 1/2 cup of the broth in 12-inch skillet over medium heat 7 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until cauliflowerets are crisp-tender.
2. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup broth and ingredients. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
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