Veggie Recipes........
Grilled Romaine Lettuce
1 head romaine rinsed
olive oil
salt
pepper
garlic powder
Cut roamine in 1/2 leaving the core intact so the leaves are together. drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic. Put on cracking hot grill. Let grill about 2-3 minutes. Turn over grill other side. There should be chared marks.
Almost Creamed Onions
Large onions
oil
milk/cream
salt
pepper
cut a small part of the top off and onion, DO NOT PEEL. place on foil that is large enough to cover the entire onion. Sprinkle top with salt,pepper and drizzle with a small amount of milk/cream. the drizzle with oil. wrap in foil and bake at 350 about 1/2 hour depending on size. Remove outer skin before eating.
Bean Salad
1 can green beans drained
1 can wax beans drained
1 can kidney or navy beans rainsed and drained ( I don't use canned but this was easier to write)
1 small onion chopped
1/2 c chopped bell pepper
1 tbsp sugar
light italian salad dressing
Mix all together.
Almost Fried Tomaotes
firm tomatoes
cooking spray
1/4 c wheat germ
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
salt
pepper
CRANK UP OVEN. slice tomatoes. spray baking sheet with cooking spray. mix wheat germ and spices. dip tomatoes in wheat germ. place on baking sheet. spary top with cooking spray. bake until golden.
Veggie Kabobs
carrots cut in chunks
onions cut in 1/4
bell pepper chunks
any kind of cherry tomaotes
any kind of squash chunks
eggplant chunks
creamy Italian salad dressing
par boil carrots, onions and bell pepper. Put all the veggies on a skewer. Lay on a baking dish and drizzle with dressing. Let sit a few hours or over night. Grill or put under broiler for about 15 minutes turning once.
Spinach Pesto
1 bag fresh spinach
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp parsley
salt
pepper
1/4 c peanut butter
about 3 tbsp water
1 tbsp olive oil
Put everything in a blender. Blend until thick and smooth. If it is too thick add water a tbsp at a time. Serve over pasta and top with cheese.