Vegetable Curry

Vegetable Curry takes advantage of the summer garden's bounty.

Ingredients:
3 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 small chopped onion
2 tablespons flour
1-1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 teaspon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
One small thinly sliced green bell pepper
One small thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
Three thinly sliced carrots
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half cream
1/2 pound small fresh green beans
Roasted peanuts for garnish

Directions:
Combine broccoli and water and microwave on high (100% power) 1-1/2 minute; drain; set aside. Melt butter or margarine over medium heat; add onion and cook four minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, curry powder, salt and cayenne. Cook one minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stiring constantly eight minutes or until thickened. Stir in broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, half-and-half and green beans; cook three minutes, stirring constantly or until vegetables are soft. Garnish with peanuts and serve immediately.

Suggestions:
Serve the vegetable blend over leftover brown rice. Add a green salad and pita bread. For dessert, fresh pineapple chunks or other fresh fruit.

Recipe makes four servings.

Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories 158
Fat 4g Cholesterol 8mg
Carbohydrates 28g
Protein 7g
Sodium 840mg
Fiber 8g
Calories from fat: 23%

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