VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES FOR LUNCH OR BARBEQUE

Home » Food and Drink » Vegetarian Recipes Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Search Adrian T. Cheng Platinum Quality Author Platinum Author | 153 Articles Joined: May 27, 2009 Romania 3 Healthy and Guilt-Free Side Dishes for Your Next Barbecue By Adrian T. Cheng | Submitted On March 22, 2017 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Vegetables are the perfect side dish at any barbecue - they add colour and nutrition to the menu plus they add a good balance to the "heaviness" of the grilled meat. But don't just throw those veggies on the grill along with the meat. Take it up a notch higher and serve these unique healthy side dish recipes! Baked Lemon Garlic Broccoli What you need: 2 heads broccoli, separated into florets 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Toss the broccoli florets with minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt and ground black pepper in a bowl. Arrange florets evenly on a baking sheet and bake in a pre-heated oven (400 degrees F) for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender enough to be pierced with a fork. Pour lemon juice over broccoli before serving. Potato Curry Zing What you need: 4 potatoes, peeled, cubed and boiled 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 yellow onion, diced 1-inch piece ginger root, peeled and minced 1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1 can peas, drained 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can coconut milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 teaspoons curry powder 4 teaspoons garam masala 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper In a large non-stick pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat then cook garlic and onion for 5 minutes or until softened. Add ginger, curry powder, garam masala, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper and stir for another 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes, garbanzo beans, peas and tomatoes. Pour coconut milk over mixture and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes before serving. Herbed Green Beans and Squash Saute What you need: 2 yellow squash, sliced thinly 1 1/2 cups green beans 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander Salt and ground black pepper to taste In a large non-stick skillet, cook and stir squash and green beans for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly tender. Stir in tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley and coriander and cook and stir for 8 to 10 minutes more. Season with salt and ground black pepper and stir before removing from heat. Add nutrition to your next barbecue with these easy but nutrition-packed vegetable side dishes. They are the perfect compelement for your juicy grilled meat! Adrian T. Cheng is a food blogger and a BBQ expert. Through years of grilling experience, reviewing various grill gadgets and trying delicious and unique recipes, he is sharing his knowledge with everyone through his blog. For more grilling secrets, tips, recipes and more, head over to Adrian's website where he has other interesting posts. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Adrian_T._Cheng/2109020 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 1 time Word count: 408 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Food and Drink: Vegetarian-Recipes Adrian T. Cheng Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Vegetarian Recipes Article Feed Vegetarian Recipes Article Feed Find More Articles Search Recent Articles Khatti Meethi (Sour and Sweet) Pani Puri Wheatgrass Juice Vs Wheat Grass Juice Healthy Saturday: A Twenty-Minute Vegetable Delicacy, Serving One or Two People Healthy Eating: 3 Delicious All-Veggie Dishes to Try Jackfruit Shawarma With Tzatziki Sauce Quick and Easy Vegetarian Dishes To Love Vada Pav Recipe Tasty Recipes of Jowar Flour, Tur Dal, and Moong Dal Collard Greens 3 Kale Salad Recipes Healthy Eaters Will Enjoy EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide