Happy Healthy Veggie

I have to thanks Self Magazine for the inspiration for this delicious recipe!  It is really delish and will make a great addition to your Fall dinners. I did not use any additional sweetener- but you can add a little if you want to.

Ingredients:

• 15 Brussel Sprouts, quartered
• 1 organic apple, chopped (I love gala and fugi)
• 1 organic pear, chopped (bosc is great)
• 1/2 cup Apple cider vinegar
• Cinnamon to taste

Optional:

• agave or maple syrup

Directions:

1. Grab a pan and set it to medium
2. Place brussel sprouts cut side down and cook for about 10 minutes, they will brown a little
3. Add apple and pear and cook about another 5 minutes.
4. Pour in cider vinegar, if using a sweetner add it to
5. Add cinnamon and stir until liquid is mostly dissolved
6. EAT UP!!!

Serves 2

The Healthy: Cals: 155, Protein: 5g, Carbs:38g, Fat: 0g

Here is a really quick squash recipe that is delicious and makes a great side dish. I love onion and this has a lot of onion in it. You can reduce the onion- if you don’t like it as much. Also, try adding in a zuccini- it is really delicious that way to!

Ingredients:

• 2 yellow squash, sliced thin
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1 garlic clove or garlic powder
• dash Oregano

Optional:

• zucchini squash

Directions:

1. Slice Squash and grab a pan- add a small amount of oil (about 1 tsp)
2. Add onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes or until the onion starts to turn translucent
3. Add squash and stir occassionally. Add oregano to taste
4. Cook about 10 minutes or until veggies are nice and tender
5. EAT UP!!!

Serves 2

The Healthy: Cals: 55, Protein: 2g, Carbs: 9g, Fat: 1g