Oven-Roasted Vegetables

 

Ingredients �

1 med zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces

1 med summer squash, cut into bite-size pieces

1 med red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces

1 med yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces

1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into bite-size pieces

1 red onion, chopped

3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper


1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the zucchini, squash, bell peppers, asparagus, and onion in a large roasting pan, and toss with the oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer.

2. Roast for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned and tender.  Makes 4 servings

Per Serving: 170 cal, 5 g pro, 15 g carb, 11 g fat, 2 g sat. fat, 0 mg chol, 5 g fiber, 586 mg sodium

 

Lemon Couscous Chicken

 

Ingredients �

1¼ c water                                                                                                                        

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 c broccoli florets

1 pkg Near East Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil Couscous mix                                              

1½ c chopped cooked chicken                                                                                                                

Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 Tbsp)                                                                                            

¼ tsp lemon peel

1. In a large skillet, bring the water, oil, broccoli, and contents of the spice sack from the couscous mix to a boil. Stir in the couscous, chicken, lemon juice, and lemon peel.

2. Remove from the heat. Cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff lightly with a fork. Chill well, and serve cold.  Makes 4 servings

Per Serving: 311 cal, 24 g pro, 39 g carb, 7 g fat, 1 g sat. fat, 45 mg chol, 3 g fiber, 476 mg sodium

 

Recipes courtesy of Dr. Arthur Agatston, author of The South Beach Diet

 

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