From LOSING IT! With Jillian Michaels
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Two Easy Side Dishes for Busy Nights
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This week you get a twofer — a pair of incredibly easy and tasty vegetable side dishes. Pair one of these with some organic rotisserie chicken from the deli counter or a nice piece of grilled fish and you've got a sensationally healthy meal. |
Roasted Broccoli With Lemon
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 dash freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Preparation
Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss broccoli with oil, salt, and pepper. Place on a large baking sheet (not air-insulated) and roast until the broccoli is tender and blackened on the bottom, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges.
Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Nutrition Facts
Number of Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 54
Total Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 165 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 4 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 2 g
Orange-Infused Roasted Green Beans and Red Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Preparation
Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss green beans, bell pepper, and oil in a large bowl. Add orange zest, salt, and crushed red pepper to taste; toss to combine. Spread on a large baking sheet. Roast the vegetables, turning once halfway through cooking, until tender and slightly wilted, about 15 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time: 3 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 18 mins
Nutrition Facts
Number of Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 78
Total Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 298 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 11 g
Dietary Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 2 g
Recipes reprinted with the permission of EatingWell.com.