Roasting carmelizes and brings out the flavor of zucchini, squash, bell peppers, asparagus, and onion. You don't have to be on the famous South Beach Diet to enjoy this one.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the zucchini, squash, bell peppers, asparagus, and red onion in a large roasting pan, and toss with the olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer.Roast for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned and tender.
Yield: 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
Recipe from: The South Beach Diet : The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss by Arthur S. Agatston M.D. (Ballantine Books)
Copyright 2003 by Arthur S. Agatston M.D. Reprinted with express written permission.
