Savory Sides

Grilled Zucchini

Ingredients:
4 small zucchini (about 1 ¼ lbs)
¼ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic (can buy minced in a jar)
1 Tbls Chopped green onion – use the white part
1 Tbls balsamic vinegar
¼ cup (or a little less) crumbled feta cheese
freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
Combine garlic and olive oil. Trim ends from zucchini and slice in half lengthwise. In medium bowl combine onion & vinegar. Brush zucchini with garlic oil mixture (a spatula works well to do this). Place slices on hot grill, grill until tender and spotted, turn slices over only once. Place slices in bowl with onion/vinegar and mix, add feta cheese and pepper and mix.

Rosemary Rice
Taste of Home

Ingredients:
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 med onion, chopped
1 small carrot, shredded (can buy in a bag)
½ - 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel (can buy lemon juice)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
½ tsp salt

Directions:
Combine all the above in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Creamy Mashed Cauliflower:

Ingredients:
8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets (about 1 head)
4 cloves garlic, crushed and pealed (I used 4 tsp of minced garlic from a jar:)
1/3 cup nonfat buttermilk
4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
ground pepper to taste
chives for garnish

Directions:
Place florets, garlic, and 1/4 cup water in microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 3-5 min. Place the cooked cauliflower in a food processor, blender, hand mixers (or you can do it by hand - but is hard). Add buttermilk, 2 tsp oil, butter, salt and pepper, process until smooth and creamy. Transfer to serving bowl. Drizzle with remaining oil and garnish with chives.
Makes 4 servings: 3/4 cup has 107 calories