Tuesday, 30 January 2007 19:23

Veggie Volley Bowl

Written by Aunt Brenda

Serves 6

When it comes to a low-fat, low-cost, all-in-one meal, this is a hands-down favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights with after-school practice, it''s ready in half an hour and nets two of the 5 A Day servings.

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 zucchini, sliced
1 eggplant, chopped into small cubes
1 15-oz. can chunky-style stewed tomatoes with herbs and garlic
1 15-oz. can white cannelli beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups white rice or 1 10-oz. box plain couscous *

Heat oil in a large saucepan or wok. Add chopped onion and cook at medium-high heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and eggplant and cook about 5 minutes more. Add tomatoes, including liquid, and beans to vegetable mixture and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare rice or couscous according to directions on box. Remove vegetables from heat and serve over couscous, along with salad and bread.

* Couscous is a starch made from semolina that''s very fast and easy to prepare. It is available in most grocery stores, near the rice and pasta.


Nutritional Analyis per serving: Calories, 374; Fiber, 10.4 g; Fat, 5.5g; Cholesterol, 0; Sodium, 383 mg.

Source: National Cancer Institute

Aunt Brenda

Aunt Brenda

I am Brenda Shoop and I am Aunt Bytes' very own resident nurse. I hold a bachelors in nursing from The University of South Alabama. I worked in health care for 20 years before "abandoning the ship." I have experience in emergency, trauma, pediatrics, internal medicine, cardiology, and holistic care. I am striving to learn as much as I can about how to treat the body so it can heal itself, in the most natural ways possible.

I am connected to The Great Universal Energy Source in the most wonderful and magical way. I see miracles every single day because I have learned how to change my perspective on life in general. We are all connected to the Same Source, and as we become enlightened, we change the course of events around us to reflect our deeper commitment, whether that commitment is to Love, Peace, Mercy, Greed, Lust, or Selfishness.

What I'm trying to say is that whatever drama is going on around you in your life right now is just a symptom of something you still need to deal with. If you change your patterns, the patterns of those around you will change as well. Much in the same way that if the Earth were to shift position, it would affect all the satellites around it, as well as the moon.

So, don't be afraid to shift positions now and again. Just try a new one on for size and see how it fits. You can always change your mind later, you know.

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