Healthy Recipe:

Recipe: Lemon or lime glaze for chicken, fish or vegetables

  • Low sodium = no more than 140 mg of sodium per serving
  • Low fat = no more than 3 g of fat per serving

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Dietitian's tip: This tangy glaze adds a citrus flavor and moisture without additional fat. Serve over chicken, fish or vegetables.

By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 4

Ingredients

    1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
    1 teaspoon grated lemon or lime zest
    1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
    1 tablespoon chopped parsley
    1 tablespoon sugar
    2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

In a microwavable bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Whisk to mix evenly. Microwave on high until clear and thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)
Serving size: 2 tablespoons
Calories24 Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1 g Sodium20 mg
Carbohydrate5 g Fibertrace
Total fat0 g Potassium61 mg
Saturated fat0 g Calcium4 mg
Monounsaturated fat0 g   

 

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Jan. 1, 2005

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