Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue Health & Wellness

Honey Ginger Veggies

Replace boring, bland steamed broccoli with this flavorful Asian-inspired marinade. Toss in whatever veggies you have on hand, or substitute a frozen veggie stirfry mix in a pinch.

 

Active Prep Time: 10 minutes

Makes 6 servings

    Ingredients
    • 1 lb fresh broccoli, chopped
    • 1 bag shredded carrots
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
    • 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
    • ½ tsp sesame oil
    • 1 Tbsp honey
    • 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
    Directions
    1. Whisk together garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey in a small bowl. Toss veggies in the mixture.
    2. Flat Top: cook veggies on medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes, or until softened. 
    3. Oven: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread veggies evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until softened.
    Nutrition
    • ½ cup cooked veggies: 70 calories, 13g carbohydrate, 1g fat, 3g protein, 3g fiber
    Notes
    Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F

    Megan is a Registered Dietitian and coach who specializes in firefighter nutrition. Megan’s mission is to help firefighters perform better, recover faster, and enjoy long healthy retirements. Megan is the owner of RescueRD LLC, which provides nutrition seminars and coaching for tactical athletes across the country. Check out @Rescue.RD on Facebook and Instagram.