Spring Sprouting Steamer

Spring Sprouting Steamer

(This recipe appeared in the May,2011 issue of A Healthy You)

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients

1 zucchini

1 summer squash

1- 6 oz. package mixed crunchy sprouts (lentil, adzuki, mung, garbanzo)

3 tablespoons of freshly chopped tarragon

1 tablespoon of ghee (clarified butter) or butter

4 lemon wedges

salt to taste

Directions

1. Slice zucchini and summer squash in discs about 1/4 inch thick. Steam with sprouts for about 5 minutes or until desired tenderness.

2. Toss with tarragon, ghee and salt in bowl.

3. Serve with lemon wedge.

4. Add a splash of water and pinch of salt to pan, cover and let steam for 4 minutes.

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