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New Year's Resolutions

1. Eat more healthy
   

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3. Enjoy the outdoors more
   

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Grilled Hot and Healthy Veggies    Rating
Anonymous - January 05, 2005

Ingredients:

2 Green Peppers
2 Yellow Peppers
1 Red Pepper
1 Large Onion, quartered
3 Zuccini, sliced into long, narrow strips
1 Eggplant, sliced
Mushrooms
Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper

How to Prepare:

Place veggies in a large bowl. Add 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil and gently sprinkle salt and freshly ground pepper. Stir until lightly coated and grill over medium heat on your grill box. Sear the veggies and serve al dente (still a little crispy).

HEALTHY IDEA: Rather than grilling these veggies, you can steam them in the Ultimate Dutch Oven without any need for olive oil or seasonings. The natural flavor of the food is retained within each food item and the vitamins and nutrients are sealed in.