Salt to TASTE(very little -for me Fresh ground pepper; eCombine bay leaf, water, wine vinegar in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; add vegetables. Simmer(steam for me) until vegetables are tender. If you MUST simmer, drain, remove bay leaf. Add salt and pepper Food Exchange per serving: 1 VEGETABLE EXCHANGE (IN THE BOOK, IT SAID 1 STARCH/BREAD EXCHANGE CAL: 51 The Complete Diabetic Cookbook by Mary Jane Finsand Brought to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master