Broccoli with Vinaigrette

Makes 4 servings

America’s favorite vegetable is even better when it is served with this delicious fat-free dressing. The dressing is easy to make, keeps well in the refrigerator, and is tasty on other vegetables as well.

1 bunch broccoli
1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons stone-ground or Dijon mustard
1–2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced

Break broccoli into bite-size florets. Peel stems and slice into 1/4-inch rounds. Steam until just tender, about 3 minutes.

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Makes 1/4 cup

The mellow flavor of balsamic vinegar is delicious on salads.
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
1 garlic clove, pressed
Whisk vinegars, ketchup, mustard, and garlic together.

Per 1 tablespoon serving: 17 calories; 0.1 g fat; 0 g saturated fat; 3% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 0.2 g protein; 3.8 g total carbohydrates; 3.3 g sugar; 0.1 g fiber; 175 mg sodium; 4 mg calcium; 0.1 mg iron; 0.8 mg vitamin C; 22 mcg beta-carotene; 0.1 mg vitamin E

Recipe from Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer by Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.

Vinaigrette Dressing

Makes 3/4 cup

3 tablespoons plain non-dairy yogurt
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Combine all ingredients in a covered jar. Shake to mix. Use at once or refrigerate for later use.

Per 1 tablespoon serving: 8 calories; 0.1 g fat; 0 g saturated fat; 16.1% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 0.2 g protein; 1.6 g total carbohydrates; 0.6 g sugar; 0.1 g fiber; 5 mg sodium; 7 mg calcium; 0.1 mg iron; 2.5 mg vitamin C; 43 mcg beta-carotene; 0.1 mg vitamin E

Recipe from The McDougall Quick and Easy Cookbook by John A. and Mary McDougall