oven roasted parmesan brussel sprouts

It wasn't until after I ate these that I realized they are on the "do not eat" vegetables list...whoops! But hey, you live and you learn, right? However, for those of you not on the Take Shape For Life program or are on the maintenance stage of it, here is a delicious vegetable recipe for you!

Most people cringe when they hear the words "brussel sprout", but have you ever really given them a chance? If you have never eaten them roasted, I highly encourage you to do so. And with parmesan cheese encrusted all around them, they are a delight to eat. I promise.

Step One
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and gather your ingredients. You will need:

1 1/2 cups of brussel sprouts
1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese

Step Two
Wash and cut the brussel sprouts in half.

Step Three
Put the brussel sprouts in a bowl and add the olive oil and parmesan cheese and coat the brussel sprouts evenly.

Step Four
On a greased cookie sheet (I also used foil, but that is optional), arrange the brussel sprouts face up and evenly spaced.

Step Five
Bake in the oven for about 40-45 minutes, turning around halfway through.

Step Six
Allow them to cool and enjoy!

xoxo,
Toni

turnip fries

Missing the taste of fries yet? Well, I have created an alternative! Of course, nothing will ever compare to french fries, but these come close. Plus, you will feel so much better eating these than those greasy sticks.

Step One:
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Gather your ingredients. You will need:

1 turnip
1 teaspoon of olive oil
2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese

Step Two
Wash and peel the turnip

Step Three
Cut the turnip into 1/4 inch wedges and put them into a bowl. Then add the olive oil and Parmesan cheese and coat the turnip wedges evenly.

Step Four
Cover a cookie sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray. Then arrange the wedges on the sheet. Do not overlap or they won't cook properly.

Step Five
Bake the fries for about 20 minutes and then carefully turn them over. Bake for another 15-20 minutes.

Step Six
Remove the fries from the oven and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes.

Step Seven
Using a spatula, carefully uplift each wedge and place in them in a bowl.

Feel free to enjoy them by themselves or pair it with a lean meat and make it a complete lean and green meal.

The turnips alone count for all of your greens for the day. Enjoy!

xoxo,
Toni