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Dressed Up Vegetables - Brussels Sprouts With Lemon and Garlic, Green Beans and Tomatoes

By Linda Carol Wilson

Want to add something fresh and different to your dinner table? Give these vegetable recipes a try. They use simple, inexpensive ingredients to give everyday vegetables a little extra zing. They are quick and easy recipes but can make a big difference to your meals. Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Garlic give Brussel sprouts a whole different taste with the addition of the lemon and garlic. Green Beans and Tomatoes combine two of our favorite vegetables with some spices and make a great new taste for your table.

BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC

1 lb fresh Brussel sprouts, cleaned and quartered

1 small onion, finely chopped

3 tbsp butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp grated lemon rind

1/2 tsp salt, optional

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

In a skillet, saute sprouts and onion in butter for 5 minutes. Add garlic, lemon juice and rind, salt and pepper. Saute all for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring, for 5-6 minutes until sprouts are tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

NOTE: This is a great recipe for diabetics because there are almost 1/2 as many proteins as carbs.

GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES

1 lb green beans, cut into 1" pieces

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 tbsp olive oil

2 med tomatoes, chopped

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp basil

1/4 tsp rosemary

1/8 tsp pepper

In a medium to large saucepan, cook beans in boiling lightly salted water until tender. This should take about 20 minutes. Drain well. While beans are cooking, saute onion and bell pepper in oil until tender but not browned. Stir in tomatoes, salt, basil, rosemary, pepper, and green beans. Cook until heated through.

Yield: 8 servings

Enjoy!

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