Thursday, January 7, 2010

Healthy easy vegetable and fruit recipes?

Apart from salad...


Something interesting, and easy.





ps. Easier then risotto. That was way too hard.Healthy easy vegetable and fruit recipes?
How about a Veggie Frittata?





INGREDIENTS


Eggs: 4


Zucchini: 1, sliced


Bell pepper: 2 small (yellow and red), chopped


Carrot: 1, sliced


Fresh Parsley: 1 tbsp (optional)


Olive oil: 2 tbsp


Lemon juice: 1 tbsp (optional)


Salt


Pepper





INSTRUCTIONS


1. Saute carrot with olive oil on medium heat for 3-5 minutes.





2. Add peppers and zucchini. Saute for 3-5 more minutes.





3. Whisk eggs with salt and pepper.





4. Pour into the pan and cook until done.





5. Sprinkle over with parsley and lemon juice before serving.Healthy easy vegetable and fruit recipes?
I know you said no salads, but I assume you mean lettuce salads. Here is a link to lots of healthy fruit salads... and here is a sample recipe...





http://www.bellybytes.com/recipe/fruit_s鈥?/a>





Hawaiian Fruit Salad with banana dressing





Ingredients:


3-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple


3 cups honeydew balls


1-1/2 cup cantaloupe balls


1 medium mango, peeled and cubed


1 cup green grapes


1 cup halved fresh strawberries


1 kiwifruit, peeled, quartered and sliced





Banana Dressing


2 small bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces


1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream


1/4 cup packed brown sugar


1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice





Directions:


In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a food processor, combine the bananas, sour cream, brown sugar and lemon juice. Cover and process until smooth. Serve with fruit.





Nutrition information per 3/4 cup fruit with 2 tablespoons dressing:


112 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 2g protein.


Diabetic exchange: 1-1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat
http://www.recipezaar.com/





You will find hundreds here :)





hope that helps :)





P.S this is the best part of the site for you :) http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes/vegeta鈥?/a>

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