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The South Beach Diet Recipes
Phase 1: Oven Roasted Veggies & Ricotta Crème

By Paige Waehner, About.com

Updated July 16, 2003

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Oven-Roasted Vegetables

  • 1 med zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 med summer squash, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 med red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 med yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the zucchini, squash, bell peppers, asparagus, and onion in a large roasting pan, and toss with the oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer.

2. Roast for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned and tender.

Makes 4 servings

Per Serving: 170 cal, 5 g pro, 15 g carb, 11 g fat, 2 g sat. fat, 0 mg chol, 5 g fiber, 586 mg sodium

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Lemon Peel Ricotta Crème

  • 1/2 c part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 tsp grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pkg sugar substitute

Mix together the ricotta, lemon peel, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute. Serve chilled.

Makes 1 serving

Per Serving: 178 cal, 14 g pro, 7 g carb, 10 g fat, 6 g sat. fat, 38 mg chol, 0 g fiber, 155 mg sodium

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