Mediterranean Vegetables

If you love stir-fried vegetables, you'll enjoy Mediterranean Vegetables even more! This recipe is made on your stove top and is delicious as a side-dish, or stirred into cooked pasta for a great, low-calorie vegetarian meal. This will make about 6 servings.

With spring in the air, people are starting to plant their gardens. Just harvest your fresh veggies and herbs, then stir this up. So easy, fresh and delicious.

Ingredients:

2 c. sliced zucchini
2 c. sliced sweet peppers (green, yellow and/or red)
2 c. chopped broccoli
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 T. chopped fresh basil and/or fresh oregano
1/4 t. fresh ground pepper
1/4 c. chicken broth
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
salt to taste

Directions:

In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine zucchini, peppers, broccoli, garlic, herbs, pepper and broth. Bring to boiling, then cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in tomatoes at the end. Salt to taste.

For a main dish, add to 2 c. cooked pasta (I prefer whole wheat), add 1-2 T. olive oil and 1/4 c. fresh shredded Parmesan cheese. Hot, for a main dish; cold for a great tasting pasta salad.

Don't you just love fresh veggies?

Marinated Tomatoes, Cucumber and Feta Cheese

I'm on a fresh food kick this week. We've just started planning our vegetable garden and I'm dreaming about the delicious tomatoes that we'll be harvesting in a few months. Perfect for this Marinated Tomatoes, Cucumber and Feta Cheese recipe.

You have to use the ripest, tastiest tomatoes from your garden (or farmer's market) for this one. Heirloom tomatoes make this vegetable dish extra special.

Ingredients:

3 large red and/or yellow tomatoes, sliced
2 medium cucumbers and/or zucchini, peeled and sliced
1/4 c. crumbled feta cheese

3 T. olive oil
3 T. white wine vinegar
1 T. chopped green onion or chopped chives
2 t. honey mustard
1/4 t. freshly ground pepper
salt to taste

Directions:

Line a serving platter with leaf lettuce. Place tomatoes, zucchini and/or cucumbers on top.

Combine dressing ingredients (last 6 items above) in a small bowl. Drizzle over the vegetables, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.

For a richer salad, try adding slices of avocado and/or brined olives to the mix. Simply delicious!