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Citrus Vegetables

Put a new twist on classic mixed vegetables with a splash of lime juice, some olive oil, and fresh oregano.

135kcal per serving
5 gprotein
24 gcarbohydrates
2 gfat
4servings (1/4 of recipe)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups mixed vegetables (such as zucchini, corn, and tomatoes)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice nutrition facts
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of choice) nutrition facts
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped nutrition facts

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 135 kcal
Total fat 2 g 3%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 64 mg 3%
Total carbohydrates 24 g 9%
Dietary fiber 8 g 29%
Total sugars 6 g
Added sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 5 g 10%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 49 mg 4%
Iron 2 mg 11%
Potassium 316 mg 7%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

  • Vegetables: 1 cup

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Slice vegetables and steam in a small amount of water.
  3. Drain, and place in a bowl to cool.
  4. Mix lime juice with oil. Add oregano and combine.
  5. Pour lime juice mixture over cool vegetables and mix well.
  6. Serve.

Notes

Learn more about: Zucchini Corn Tomatoes Limes Oregano

Source

US Department of Health and Human Services National Cancer Institute

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/citrus-vegetables, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Citrus Vegetables?

One serving has 135 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (1/4 of recipe each).

How much protein is in Citrus Vegetables?

5 g of protein per serving, with 24 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of fat.

What do I need to make Citrus Vegetables?

4 ingredients: 4 cups mixed vegetables (such as zucchini, corn, and tomatoes), 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of choice) and 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped.