Roasted Florets

    Yield: 4 servings

    Source: "The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook"


    Ingredients

      8 C bite-size cauliflower or broccoli florets (about 1 head)
      2 T extra-virgin olive oil
      1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
      Freshly ground pepper to taste
      Lemon wedges (optional)


    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place florets in a large bowl with oil, salt and pepper toss to coat. Spread on baking sheet. Roast the vegetables, stirring once, until tender-crisp and browned in spots, 15 to 25 minutes.
    Serve hot or warm with lemon wedges, if desired.
    Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 cup): Calories: 113, Fat: 7 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Carbohydrate: 11 g, Protein: 4 g, Fiber: 5 g, Sodium: 351 mg
    Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1-1/2 Fat