Just grill it

A big part of going low-carb for me was adding more veggies to our diet. I replaced a lot of starchy side dishes with fresh vegetables. Along the way, I learned that there are some really easy ways to cook delicious vegetables. Now, I grew up eating lots of frozen, microwave-nuked vegs, and I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I only learned to use a steamer last year. But I'll tell ya what - it's so easy. Cooking seasonal vegs in different preparations is an easy way to keep your dinners fresh and your grocery bills low.



One of my favorite ways to cook veggies is on my grill pan. Of course, you can use a "real" grill, but we apartment dwellers don't have that luxury. Most veggies do fine with a quick toss in some oil, salt and pepper. Zucchini is fabulous tossed with some Italian dressing first. But the best part is seeing your work - those lovely little grill lines!

Next time you're thinking about warming up some canned corn or frozen green beans, think twice and remember that it's just as quick and easy to eat fresh veggies - and so much more delicious!