Lose Weight Faster and Healthier Using Oven Roasted Fresh Summer Vegetables

Warm weather brings thoughts of dressing lighter and eating lighter. We want to look nice in our summer outfits and be comfortable in the warmer weather.

Cold salads are the typical choice for a summer diet food but this recipe uses fresh oven roasted vegetables that pack a punch of flavor and help us keep our summer figures ready for the beach.

This summer vegetable recipe is substantial enough to be eaten by itself or it can be eaten as a side or a vegetarian meal.

No one likes to feel hungry when they are trying to lose weight or watch their figure so this recipe is a lifesaver and not only due to it's low calorie content but also because it is delicious and filling. There is something about roasting fresh summer vegetables in a hot oven that brings out the best of their flavors.

Here is what you will need:
Zuchinni - Two Medium
Yellow Squash - Two Medium
Asparagus - One Pound
Vidalia or Sweet Onion - One Large
Olive Oil - To Coat
Salt - To Taste
Pepper - To Taste
Garlic Powder - A Sprinkle

Preparation:
Wash and pat dry all the vegetables except the onion.
Trim the stem of the asparagus about a fourth of the way up.
Cut the zuchinni , onion and yellow squash into bite sized pieces.
Coat all of the vegetables with olive oil.
Lightly sprinkle with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Mix to coat and toss together onto a sheet pan that has a light coating of olive oil.

Roast:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Put the vegetables into the oven and set the timer for 15 minutes.
Check for tenderness. You want them to be biteable and not too soft. Think al dente'.
Stir and roast until done to desired taste.

Tips:
If you're using larger asparagus that will take longer to cook then you may cut the squashes and onions in larger pieces so that they cook evenly and are ready at the same time.
The same for skinny asparagus, cut the other foods into smaller pieces to allow for timing.

Alternatives:
Eggplant is a nice vegetable to roast in the oven. Just wash, peel and cube.
Tomatoes are good roasted but may need their own pan to contain the juice.
Green beans are roastable as is broccoli.
The garlic may be omitted.