ROSEMARY VEGETABLE SKEWERS
These skewers come together in just a few minutes to make a quick and beautiful side dish for your family meal . Serves 6
INGREDIENTS 1 / 2 pint cherry tomatoes , rinsed 1 squash , rinsed and sliced into ¼ - ½ inch rounds 1 zucchini , rinsed and sliced into ¼ - ½ inch rounds 1 orange bell pepper , rinsed and sliced into ¾ inch squares 4-ounce mushrooms , rinsed and wiped clean 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lemon lemon juice and zest 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary , chopped
INSTRUCTIONS Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes . Combine olive oil , lemon zest and juice , and rosemary . Set aside . Heat oven broiler to high . Remove wooden skewers from water and begin to alternate threading tomatoes , squash , zucchini , bell pepper , and mushroom .
Place vegetable skewers on rimmed baking sheet and brush with lemon-herb oil .
Place under broiler 5 minutes . Remove and carefully flip skewers ( they will be hot ). Place back in oven and broil another 5-7 minutes . NOTE : Carefully watch vegetables under broiler to avoid burning .
Nutrition facts : Calories 50 ; total fat 2.5g ; saturated fat 0g ; Trans fat 0g ; cholesterol 0mg ; sodium 5mg ; total carbohydrate 6g ; dietary fiber 1g ; total sugars 3g ; includes 0g added sugars ; protein 2g
SAUTEED PARMESAN VEGETABLES
This side dish will bring some colorful zest to your dinner table . Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS 1 zucchini , coarsely chopped 1 yellow squash , coarsely chopped 1 red bell pepper , seeded and coarsely chopped 1 green bell pepper , seeded and coarsely chopped 1 yellow bell pepper , seeded and coarsely chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes , halved 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons reduced-fat Italian dressing 1 / 4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
INSTRUCTIONS Wash your hands and clean your cooking area . Wash and chop vegetables as indicated above . Heat skillet to medium ; add vegetable oil . Add zucchini , squash , bell peppers and grape tomatoes and sauté until tender , about 10 minutes ; turning occasionally . Place sautéed vegetable in large serving bowl ; add dressing and parmesan cheese ; mix until evenly coated .
Nutrition facts : Calories 140 ; total fat 9g ; saturated fat 1.5g ; Trans fat 0g ; cholesterol 5mg ; sodium 180mg ; total carbohydrate 13g ; dietary fiber 3g ; total sugars 6g ; includes 0g added sugars ; protein 4g
WINTER 2022 Greenville Life 31