Archive for the ‘Vegetables’ Category

Fresh Baked Zucchini with Parmesan

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

3 medium zucchini

3 tbsp. butter

1 tbsp. lemon juice

2 tsp. garlic salt

1 cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Preheat oven to 400?F. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; place cut side up in a shallow baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt together butter, lemon juice and garlic salt; brush over zucchini. Sprinkle cheese over the top. Reduce oven temperature to 300?F; bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until zucchini is crisp tender. Enjoy with fresh pasta and a bold red wine.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 15 to 20 minutes

Nutrition Per Serving: 120 calories, 6 g protein, 10 g total fat (6 g sat., 0 g trans), 1 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 30 mg cholesterol, 650 mg sodium

Country Potato Pancakes

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

4 cups mashed potatoes (Use day old mashed potatoes)1/2 cup chopped onions or chives

salt and pepper to taste

1 egg

1/4 cup flour or a little more if batter is sticky

Mix all ingredients together. Use an ice cream scoop to pick up mixture and drop on an oiled grill or iron skillet. Cook until 1 side browns. Then flip it over and press patty down. Cook other side until it browns. Cook on each side for 5 to 6 minutes.

Broccoli with Sesame Seeds and Scallions

Friday, April 4th, 2008

Yield: 4 servings1-1/2 pounds broccoli (generally about 1 large bundle). Peel the stems if necessary and slice into 1/2-inch slices. Cut the broccoli into florets.6 cups water

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 scallions, minced

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

In a large pot, boil the water and then add the broccoli. Boil 1 minute and turn off the heat.

Drain the broccoli, put broccoli into a bowl of cold water, and then drain again.

In a large bowl, combine the garlic, scallions, vinegar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Add the broccoli and toss well. Serve at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (About 1/2 cup):

Calories: 69, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 31 mg,

Carbohydrate: 8 g, Dietary Fiber: 4 g, Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 4 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1



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