Appetizer Recipes

[nicoleSmith08]

Try this healthy and delicious vegetarian recipe...

Mozzarella and Tomato Appetizer Tray

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
  
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and julienned
• crushed red pepper to taste

Procedure

1. In a medium bowl, mix together parsley, basil, oregano, capers, garlic and olive oil.
2. On a serving platter, arrange mozzarella cheese slices and tomato slices in alternating layers. Top with roasted red peppers. Drizzle with the herb and olive oil mixture. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 30 minutes before sprinkling with crushed red pepper and serving.

[nicoleSmith08]

Lo-Fat Veggie Tacos recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 3 Chopped Onions
• Fresh Mushrooms (as many as you want)
• 1 Green Pepper
• Fresh Broccoli Crowns (as many as you like)
• 1 Can Old ElPaso No Fat Refried Beans
• Low Fat Taco Shells

Procedure

• Saute onions, mushrooms, green pepper and broccoli in olive oil until onions are translucent and veggies soft (approx. 15 mins.). Add refried beans and continue to saute for an additional 15 mins. stirring occasionally. When done, add to taco shells (salt and pepper to taste, add a little garlic powder if desired) and dig in.