
Ingredients:
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Step by Step:
1️⃣ Prepare the Sauce:
Mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl. Set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables:
Heat butter or olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3️⃣ Cook the Veggies:
Add carrots and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in broccoli and mushrooms, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
4️⃣ Add the Sauce:
Pour in the prepared sauce and toss to coat the vegetables.
Cook for 1 more minute until slightly thickened.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
Transfer to a plate, garnish with sesame seeds (optional), and serve warm!
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories: ~120 per serving | Protein: ~4g per serving
Ingredients
- Vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
- Generally low in points, often 0 points for non-starchy vegetables.
- Garlic
- 0 points.
- Butter
- The SmartPoints will depend on the amount used. For example:
- 1 tablespoon of butter = 5 SmartPoints.
- The SmartPoints will depend on the amount used. For example:
Sample Calculation
If you use:
- 2 cups of mixed vegetables (0 SmartPoints)
- 2 cloves of garlic (0 SmartPoints)
- 1 tablespoon of butter (5 SmartPoints)
Total SmartPoints
- Total = 0 (vegetables) + 0 (garlic) + 5 (butter) = 5 SmartPoints
Tips for Reducing SmartPoints
- Use less butter or substitute with a cooking spray.
- Include more non-starchy vegetables to keep the points low.
