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Becks


Healthy School Lunches / a Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) site

Let Freedom Ring With Fresh Green Beans and Zucchini

As we all gather this weekend for the 4th...coming up with an original side can be challenging. We all love the corn, watermelon, strawberries, blueberries or maybe even grannies recipe for potato salad! Why not offer yourself or those you share the holiday with, a simple side right out your garden or from the local market??

Right now, my garden is exploding (as many others are) with fresh yummies each day. I am so excited about my green beans and zuccchini!!!! I was searching for exciting new ways to cook them and came across a few recipes that I wanted to share with each of you :)

Let's start with Zuccchini: YUMMMMMMMMMMM...!!!! I love just cutting it up and eating it raw or drizzling it with some olive oil; salt and pepper. However, if you want to WOW the grillin folks...I think this simple recipe of Grilled Zucc's with scallions and lemon should do just that :)

Make room on your grill for about 2lbs. (maybe 6 medium)

zucc's that have been halved lengthwise. Brush them with

about a tsp. of olive oil, grill on each side until tender (5 to 7 min.).

Remove and cut the tender vegggie into 1-inch pieces then toss

them in a bowl with 6 scallions that have been diced up,

2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1/4 tsp. red pepper seasoning,

1tbsp. olive oil and 3/4 tsp. of kosher salt (+/-). Serve

it up at room temperature! ENJOY!!!

Now a green bean treat!! If you love a little spice...toss some fresh green beans with a cajun seasoning and a touch of olive oil and grill them for about 4min. or until they are tender. YAY!

OR...cook some sliced up garlic with olive oil until they become golden. Toss some green beans that have been steamed on the grill with halved cherry tomatoes and cooked bacon for a little greenie beanie salad. YUM-A-DO!!!!!!

MAY YOUR INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION BE FILLED WITH LOADS OF FRESH EATS!!!!