Zucchini Ribbons

Veggies! Out of all the things I recommend to my patients eating more vegetables is always #1! Especially during the holidays when there's an over abundance of drinks, desserts, and hefty main courses. When I know I've got something coming up where I will be indulging I really work on upping my veggie intake before and during the event. Today I'm lovin on some zucchini, and using it as the main part of dinner. I sauté the strips then top with Kalmata olives, feta, parsley and lemon zest. Using it as the noodles for spaghetti is a great way too!

-3 zucchinis sliced with a veggie peeler or however you like to do it.

-Place strips in a colander, sprinkle with salt. Let sit for five minutes then press out all extra water. 

- Sauté for 5 minutes in a pan with 2 Tbs olive oil, 3 chopped garlic cloves, 1 Tbs hot pepper flakes, and salt/pepper to taste. 

Pomegranates!

Pomegranates are a fall staple and nutrition powerhouse! Check out how to remove the arils easily!  

Halloween-ish Oven Fries

This is a side dish thats perfect for Halloween! Potatoes are a staple in my house, and using fun colors makes it even more enjoyable. Be sure to wash the skins well and keep them on whenever cooking potatoes. A lot of nutrients and fiber are found in the skin, and they get soo crispy theres no reason not to keep them on! Making potato wedges, or potato chips in the oven can take a while for the potatoes to soften and cook. To cut this time in half I cut the potatoes into the shape I want then cook in the microwave for 6-7 minutes, or until soft. From this point you add on your flavors, and then bake in the oven. This reduced the baking time from 45 minutes ish to less than 20! Purple potatoes are an interesting ingredients and if you want to learn more about their potential cancer fighting benefits check out this link! I got these purple potatoes, and sweet potatoes from Patchwork Gardens.  

2 medium sized purple potatoes sliced and cooked in microwave for 6-7 minutes

2 sweet potatoes sliced and cooked in microwave for 6-7 minutes

1/4 cup olive oil

1 large sprig of rosemary chopped

salt and pepper

Place par cooked potatoes on a rimmed, lined cookie sheet. Cover with olive oil, then rosemary, and lastly salt and pepper. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until browned to your liking!