The tart lemon butter adds just the right zip to the vegetables. Serve this colorful, tasty side with some broiled fresh fish.
3 (10-ounce) packages frozen whole green beans
1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, cut into halves
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into julienne strips
1/2 cup margarine or butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1. Cook green beans according to package directions; keep warm.
2. Heat 1 inch water to boiling in large saucepan. Add Brussels sprouts. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until stems are tender; keep warm.
3. Heat 1 inch water to boiling in large saucepan. Add carrots. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until tender; keep warm.
4. Combine margarine, lemon peel and lemon juice. Arrange cooked vegetables on platter; pour margarine mixture over vegetables.
From "Betty Crocker's Best-Loved Recipes." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.