Vegetable Cheesy Lemon Sauce

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A creamy vegetable dish featuring cheesy lemon sauce, perfect for a healthy, flavorful side or light main, appealing to vegetable lovers and those seeking a tangy, cheesy taste.

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups fresh vegetable pieces
  • 1/4 cup carrot slices
  • cauliflowerets
  • 14 zucchini slices
  • broccoli flowerets
  • 2 (3 oz) packages cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 tablespoon salt-free Mrs. Dash

Instructions

  1. Steam the vegetable pieces until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, place the cream cheese in a saucepan.
  3. Cook over low heat until softened, stirring constantly.
  4. Gradually add half and half, stirring constantly, until smooth.
  5. Stir in Mrs. Dash and lemon juice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

169 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.2g 8% DV
Total Fat 7.6g 10% DV
Carbs 22.9g 8% DV
Fiber 6.2g 22% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9876.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 758.3mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 22.5mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 933.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 8.1mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 82.8mg 6% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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