Oven-Roasted Vegetables
From Marianne Sakamoto, cancer survivor
Roasting vegetables heightens their flavor and works well for many types of vegetables. Vary the recipe according to the season. In winter, try root vegetables such on turnips and yams. In summer, add plum tomatoes, and in spring add cremini mushrooms.
1 medium-sized green bell pepper 1 medium-sized red bell pepper 1 medium-sized yellow bell pepper 3 small potatoes 2 medium-sized carrots 1 large onion 2 or 3 cloves garlic 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon each of assorted dried herbs: basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary (enough for a liberal dusting) Salt or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2 Seed the peppers and cut them into lengthwise strips.
3 Cut the potatoes into fourths. 4 Peel the carrots and cut them lengthwise into two pieces, and then into fourths if long.
5 Peel the onion and cut into fourths.
6 Chop the garlic.
7 Put the vegetables in a large, resealable plastic bag and add the olive oil, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste. Seal the bag and shake to coat the vegetables with the olive/herb mixture.
8 Remove the vegetables from the bag and spread on a cookie sheet.
9 Bake, stirring every 20 minutes until the vegetables are browned on the edges and soft.
Serves 8. Per serving: 113 calories, 5 g fat, 2 g protein,
15 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 11 mg sodium
tip from Marianne: "the vegetables can be eaten as is or added to soups, stews, or pasta. It's an easy recipe and no mess."
from THE CANCER LIFELINE COOKBOOK