CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables		Vegetables	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	pk	Lipton Recipe Secrets Savory Herb with Garlic or Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix
1 1/2	lb	Assorted fresh vegetables*
2	tb	Olive or vegetable oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 450'F. In plastic bag or bowl, shake or toss all
ingredients until vegetables are coated. Empty into 13x9" baking or
roasting pan; discard bag. Bake, stirring once, 20 minutes or until
vegetables are tender. Makes 4 (1/2 cup) servings.
* Choose from sliced zucchini, yellow squash, red or green peppers,
carrots, celery or mushrooms.
From Tuscon area newspapers, 1994, 3rd quarter, courtest Mike Orchekowski.
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/tn-94q3.zip

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