Grilled Vegetables
4 ears of Corn on the cob: Pull the husks down put don't pull them off. Tear off the corn silk and cut off the tips. Soak in cold water for 30 minutes prior to grilling. Pat dry and brush or spray lighly with olive oil. Slip the husks back and twist the ends together grille for 5-7 minutes turning to avoid scorching
2 Onions: Remove skin and cut into 1/2 slices as if you were making onion rings. Brush with oil and grill 3-4 minutes. 2 Red Peppers Slice the pepper from top to botton. Remove seeds, white interior ribs and stems. Spray or brush lightly with olive oil grill for 2-3 minutes per side. 4 Tomatoes Large Ripe tomatoes, cut in half spray or brush with olive oil, grill for 2-3 minutes
Calories per Serving 269 assuming no more than a tablespoon of olive oil per person
For Desert
It's the time of year for a chilled fruit salad. In general you'll get a higher yield of anti-oxidants and better flavor if you ripen your fruits outside of the refrigerator, then put them it a few hours before serving
Heres a juicy, chilling taste delight bursting with flavor and anti-oxidants
1 Bunch of grapes
3 peaches
1 Cup of blueberries
1/2 a cantalope
Cut and cube catalope. Slice and remove pit from peaches. Remove stem for grapes, mix, and chill for at least an hour before serving.
Calories per serving
128
This meal is ideally complemented by a iced green tea sweetened with a touch of sucralose, sold as Splenda. Arizona Tea makes a tasty bottled version. This drink is rich in anti-oxidants and best of all -
Calories per serving - 0 !
Total Calories 670 - For comparison: A Big Mac with medium fries totals 910 calories. |