Looking for some new (and easy) vegetable recipes

I love Brussels Sprouts, but my family not so much. So I cut them in half, put them in a steamer bag with a tablespoon of non fat, low sodium vegetable broth and a tiny bit of Mrs Dash Fiesta Lime and pop in the microwave. My daughter and husband love them now.

I do something similar. Buy the smallest sprouts you can find - smaller is milder.

Cut 'em in half, quarters if they're big.

Put 'em in a big bowl and give 'em a big heavy sprinkle of greek seasoning and a little dash of olive oil. Toss vigorously.

Steamer bag, nuke for 3 minutes, feast. 3/5ths of the people in my house love them. (My grandson is 2 and picky, son is 22 and only eats fried crap).

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I love asparagus too!! Here's what I do and my husband LOVES it as much as I do!!! Steam it for approx 15 min...as soon as its done steaming, have a saute pan hot and sprayed with pam olive oil spray and 1 crushed clove or 2 of garlic and put steamed asparagus in and saute for a minute or two then squeeze the juice of a fresh whole lime on and saute for another 30 seconds-1 minute...season with salt and pepper...it is AMAZING!!!!!!

Stir fry is quickest. Next is roasted veggies, just toss in a bit of olive oil and your favorite seasonings and stick it in a high oven (375-450) depending on the time for about 12-17 minutes. I like to get a nice char/caramelization. Just make a big batch then portion it out for the whole week. Serve over rice, in tacos, quesadillas, in sandwiches or paninis. Over soba noodles or pasta. Make a casserole with cottage cheese and some type of whole grain. I loved grilled veggies in a lettuce salad--it's always nice to have a warm meal. I also love slaws--and think outside the box, doesn't always have to be just cabbage- try broccoli, carrot, raw sweet potato (i promise it's good), zucchini, radicchio, kale, green beans. Just a bit of plain yogurt, salt pepper and lemon juice--you can even add a bit of shredded chicken. YUM!
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he more you cook veggies, the more you realize how easy it it. Explore your sauces and seasonings to change the flavors, and even how you cut it affects your dish, I like big chunks-- feels more "meaty" and hearty. Then thin strips for tacos and pastas and slices for sandwiches.

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I love these zucchini chips- pretty easy to make and I feel like they're a treat, like potato chips!
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/zucchini-oven-chips-10000001087041/

I saute spinach with olive oil and garlic, sprinkle some mozzarella cheese on top and they're yummy

sliced cucumbers with hummus

Do you eat smoothies? I make smoothies and mix in kale for a "green smoothie." (you can do this with any green really, spinach is popular too). YOu can't even tell it's in there, and by the time I get to work I've already had one fruit and veggie serving!

Take a vegetable peeler to a zucchini and a carrot and peel them into a series of long ribbons. Heat a tiny bit of olive oil in a pan, and quickly toss the ribbons. Season with a little sea-salt and use in place of pasta.

Zucchini made in this way is particularly nice tossed with basil, feta, pepper and chilli.

Cabbage is also versatile. Thinly shredded cabbage can be quickly sauteed and also used in place of pasta. It can also be stir fried with garlic, sesame seeds and ginger, and used as a side dish.

Cauliflower can be cooked in vegetable stock, drained (make sure to remove all water) and mashed. Add chives, pepper and parmesan cheese (if desired).

Green beans and potato can be steamed and tossed in a bowl with olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Add fresh continental (flat leaf) parsley, fresh mint, and a small amount of garlic. Toss and serve. If you like fish, and either tuna or salmon for a healthy nicoise salad...