Vegetables?

[Allison]

Most often I'll either steam or saute vegetables with some butter and garlic or other seasonings. But I want to lay off the butter, and I'm getting tired of the same ol' same ol'. So I was wondering if any of you had any ideas for other ways to prepare fresh vegetables. We're just talking side dishes here, so I want something quick and easy, and nothing with a lot of fat, salt or sugar.

Any ideas?

[Solomente]

Replace the butter with olive oil and add any number of fresh herbs.

Zucchini and squash sauteed slowly in olive oil with fresh rosemary, oregano, and thyme is one of my favorites. Sometimes I toss in a little red pepper flakes for a kick.

[Figtoria]

Vegetables are gross.

[Ivyrielle]

Oven roast or grill, for yummy caramelized veggies. :)

[Morety]

Toss a bunch of mixed veggies into some Balsamic Vinegar the night before, then grill them on the bbq. I make them for my wife, using zuchinni/onions/peppers/broccoli and cauliflower.

While I make them for her, I'm with figgy.

[Allison]

Great ideas! Thanks!

[Sayj]

there are a lot of veggie salads you can make. Like a Pea Salad, or that mozzarella ball/tomato salad (oops, tomatoes are fruit!). Don't forget the delicious green bean casserole. And for a recipe which uses a lot of "vegetable" in it, there's Joe's Special http://www.favoritebrandrecipes.com/Recipes/315/1820002315.htm But that's no side dish!

[Sayj]

oh.... guess I'm not helping much since I see you wanted FRESH vegetable suggestions. Well I always serve a mixture of fresh, canned and frozen.

[cogsliastro]

as mortey said,veggies on the bbq are great.
i have a great recipe for grilled veggies



cut veggies into strips........about 1/2 in thick(i use egg plant,zuccini,squash mainly)
apply olive oil and any spices that you enjoy{i use montreal seasonings)
grill till the veggies are brownish
enjoy

ohh and you can grill peppers this way and put them into salads,sandwiches,whatever,

i promise you will love em