Dietitians of Canada

Recipes

Makes 2 servings

This elegant supper for two is simplicity itself. The entire meal is prepared in a steamer and ready in 15 minutes.

1 cup	small new red potatoes, quartered	250 mL
1 cup	asparagus, cut into 1-inch (25 cm) pieces	250 mL
2	4-oz (125 g) fish fillets, about 1 inch (25 cm) thick	2
1/3 cup	julienned tomatoes (preferably Roma)	75 mL
1/4 to 1/2 tsp	dried basil or tarragon	1 to 2 mL
	black pepper to taste
1 tsp	butter/td>	5 mL
1 tsp	lemon juice	5 mL
	salt/td>

Place potatoes in a large steamer set over a pot of boiling water. Cover and steam for 8 to 10 minutes or until potatoes are beginning to soften but are not yet cooked.
Place asparagus on top of potatoes. Place fish fillets on top of asparagus. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with basil and pepper. Cover and steam for 5 to 6 minutes or until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Dot with butter; cover and steam for 30 seconds or until butter is melted. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Season to taste with salt.

Substitute 1 to 2 tsp (5 to 10 mL) of your favorite fresh herbs for the dried herbs. If asparagus is out of season, use fresh green beans instead.

Follow this dish with Date Oatmeal Cake with Mocha Frosting and a glass of milk.

Very High in: niacin, vitamin B6, folacin, vitamin B12, magnesium

High in: vitamin C, thiamine, iron

Source of: vitamin A, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, calcium, zinc, fibre

Diabetes Food Choice Values Per Serving:
2 Vegetables & Fruit
3 Meat & Alternatives