Orange-Sauced Broccoli & Peppers

A powerhouse vegetable combination—broccoli and sweet peppers—helps maintain healthy skin and aids your immune system.


Makes: 6 servings
Start to Finish: 20 minutes


Ingredients

* 3 1/2 cups broccoli flowerets
* 1 medium red or yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
* 2/3 cup orange juice
* 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard

Directions

In a medium saucepan cook broccoli and sweet pepper in a small amount of boiling, lightly salted water about 8 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender; drain. Cover and keep warm.

Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender. Stir in cornstarch. Add orange juice and mustard. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.

Pour the sauce over the broccoli mixture; toss gently to coat.