hic (iou) and Marinated Antipasto (recipes)

hic (iou)

hic interjection. L19.
[Imit.]
Repr. the sound of a hiccup, esp. when made by a drunk person.

Marinated Antipasto

Yield: Makes 8 servings

This heart-healthy appetizer is loaded with vitamins A and C! It contains a plethora of fresh Vegetables and herbs with only 13 percent of its calories from fat.

Ingredients:

1cup julienne-cut carrots

1cup fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces

1cup fresh brussels sprouts, quartered

1cup thinly sliced baby yellow squash

1/2cup thinly sliced red bell pepper

1/2cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper

1can (9 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered

2cups water

1/2cup white Wine vinegar

1tablespoon olive oil

1teaspoon sugar

2bay leaves

1clove garlic

6sprigs fresh thyme

1/4teaspoon black pepper

1/2cup chopped green onions with tops

1/2cup minced fresh parsley

Peel of 2 oranges, cut into thin strips

Preparation:

1.Bring 4 cups water to a boil in large saucepan over high heat. Add carrots, beans and brussels sprouts; cover and simmer 1 minute. Add squash and bell peppers; cover and simmer 1 minute or until Vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat; drain. Place Vegetables and artichoke hearts in heatproof bowl.2.Combine 2 cups water, vinegar, oil, sugar, bay leaves, garlic, thyme and black pepper in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour over Vegetables; mix well. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate 12 hours or up to 3 days before serving.3.Before serving, drain Vegetables. Discard bay leaves, garlic and thyme. Toss Vegetables with green onions, parsley and orange peel.

Nutritional Information:

Serving Size: 1/8 of total recipe

Sodium

43 mg

Protein

3 g

Fiber

4 g

Carbohydrate

13 g

Total Fat

1 g

Calories from Fat

13 %

Calories

61

Dietary Exchange:

Vegetable

2-1/2

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