Spring into healthful eating with the vibrant veggies in this colorful dish. Broccoli—a cruciferous vegetable—is rich in fiber and folate and is linked to a decreased risk of several types of cancer. In addition, research shows that garlic, a member of the allium family, probably protects against colorectal cancer.

Ingredients

2 cups broccoli florets (or fresh green beans, if desired)

1/4 cup purple onion, diced

1/4 cup yellow pepper, diced

1/4 cup pimento peppers, diced

1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 Tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

1/2 Tbsp. rice vinegar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley

1/8 tsp. dried marjoram

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Steam the broccoli for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it is bright green. Transfer broccoli to a medium bowl.
2. Add the onion, yellow pepper, and pimento.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice concentrate, rice vinegar, garlic, parsley, marjoram, salt, pepper and cayenne.
4. Toss the dressing with the broccoli. Serve at room temperature or cold.

Makes 4 servings. Per serving: 60 calories, 3.5 g total fat (<1 g saturated fat), 6 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 2 g dietary fiber, 85 mg sodium.