More ideas from a vegetarian buddy

My Pepperdine buddy, Brandy, shared these ideas with me.  Great stuff!

"Friday night, I cooked for some really healthy, picky eaters. I made chicken kabobs and for myself, veggie kabobs. I used zucchini, mushrooms, 4 colors of bell peppers & seasoned them with lemon juice and salt/pepper. (I marinated the chicken though) If you have a griddle pan, there's no need for a nonstick spray either. I love the char that grilled veggies get. They would also work on the grill outside. We don't have one yet... so indoor BBQ has to do. I made a wild rice/basmati rice for the veggies to go on top of and for dessert, grilled pineapple. 

Tonight, we had leftover zucchini (btw, I highly recommend starting a garden. If the only veggie that you grow is zucchini, grow it. It grows so easily and it's hearty and versatile). I diced about 3 small zucchini, 4 potatoes, and threw some baby carrots into a pan and covered it. On medium, I steamed them, stirring every 5 min or so. When they were steamed, I threw them into a bowl with garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, scallions (and whatever else you want to season with) and added water as I hand blended them to the consistency I wanted. It makes a really hearty and healthy soup. Elliot even eats it! We toast some bread or make homemade croutons for the top. It works with broccoli or basically any hearty veggie like spinach. Remember to leave the skins on all of them (washed well) because it keeps most of the nutrients that way."

So many ideas, sometimes I don't know where to start.  Thankfully, I LOVE eating so getting motivated to try these ideas is not tough.  More recipes coming soon.......