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Rosemary Vegetable Skewers
Looking for a quick side dish for your family meal? These Rosemary Vegetable Skewers cook in about 10 minutes under the broiler, so you can have kabobs even when the weather isn’t perfect for grilling! This recipe also packs a sodium-free flavor punch by using rosemary and lemon juice as the heart-healthy seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes rinsed
- 1 squash rinsed and sliced into ¼ - ½ inch rounds
- 1 zucchini rinsed and sliced into ¼ - ½ inch rounds
- 1 orange bell pepper rinsed and sliced into ¾ inch squares
- 4-ounce mushrooms rinsed and wiped clean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon lemon juice and zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
Servings: people
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Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes.
- Combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and rosemary. Set aside.
- Heat oven broiler to high.
- Remove wooden skewers from water and begin to alternate threading tomatoes, squash, zucchini, bell pepper, and mushroom.
- Place vegetable skewers on rimmed baking sheet and brush with lemon-herb oil.
- Place under broiler 5 minutes. Remove and carefully flip skewers (they will be hot). Place back in oven and broil another 5-7 minutes. NOTE: Carefully watch vegetables under broiler to avoid burning.
Recipe Notes
Beef Fajitas
In the upcoming weeks one of the greatest seasons of the year will be starting…football season! Which means friends, family, and of course food! Here is a simple and healthy beef fajita recipe to help keep your tailgate or backyard watching party safe and healthy.
Lemon-Blueberry Salad
This easy and fresh recipe for Lemon-Blueberry Salad, which features spinach, kale, and blueberries, is the perfect quick side dish for those busy back-to-school nights.
It includes a bright and flavorful, “make-your-own-dressing” and includes a healthful variety of fruits and vegetables. It’s easy and simple that you can make it any night of the week, and delicious enough for weekend entertaining.
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, kale, and lettuce) pre-washed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh blueberries washed
- 6 tablespoons goat cheese crumbled
Servings: people
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Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your food preparation area.
- Wash all produce and fruits before preparing the salad.
- Place the mixed greens in a bowl. (If you don’t have mixed greens, use what greens you have on hand.)
- Toss with olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and blueberries.
- Divide among 6 servings and top each serving with 1 tablespoon of goat cheese.
Recipe Notes
Shrimp Tacos with Southwest Watermelon Salsa
Tacos are a favorite food staple in Texas, and this Shrimp Taco recipe is a great and easy twist for a quick summer dinner. The cooked shrimp is a great way to include seafood in your diet, while the Southwestern Watermelon Salsa provides a flavorful, refreshing, and low sodium alternative to traditional salsa. You can use whole wheat tortillas to include more whole grains to your meal.
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