Steamed Zucchini and Carrots

Ingredients

• 2 large zucchini, sliced in medium strips
• 4 large carrots, sliced in medium strips
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tsp lime juice
• 1 clove garlic
• paprika
• 1 tsp celery salt

Directions

1. Steam carrots until almost tender; then put in zucchini and finish cooking until both carrots and zucchini are tender but not mushy.
2. Meanwhile, while the vegetables are cooking, sauté green pepper and onion in the butter and garlic.
3. Add lime juice and seasonings.
4. Keep warm until vegetables are done.
5. Remove garlic clove.
6. Pour over vegetables and serve.
7. Sprinkle with slivered almonds, if desired.