I always measure my veggies cooked. The rule of thumb I've read is to weigh food in the state in which you eat it that goes for proteins as well.

And I never met a roasted veggie I didn't like. YUM!..

Might be a dumb question but how do you "roast" veggies??? lol I just do alot of salads and green beans in the micro??? scared to step outta my box!!..

Mollie, Roasted veggies are awesome. I do green beans, broccoli and asparagus. I have a Misto olive oil sprayer which turns olive oil into a fine mist like Pam. I lightly spray whatever veggie I want to cook..turn to oven to 425 (or 450 if you are brave) and roast the veggies until cooked. Broccoli takes a little longer (maybe 15 minutes) and smaller veggies take about ten. Just taste one and see if you want it to roast a little longer.

Then lightly salt and pepper (don't forget to count as condiments) and enjoy...

Roasted cauliflower is my fav, with zucchini a close second. You can even roast sliced radishes and they taste a lot like potatoes! There is a recipe for it on the boards..

I agree with ChinaKat - never met a roasted veggie I didn't like!! Yummo - so much better than in the microwave...

Don't be afraid to roast them longer, either. They get sweeter with more roasting. YUM...

Roasting is a fabulous way to cook veggies for sure- brings out a lot of flavor! Remember you can do "unconventional" veggies for roasting as well- green beans and asparagus are two of my favorites. I say unconventional because you don't usually think of doing these in the oven for sure..

Make sure to use some water, some Pam spray or a little oil (remember to count the healthy fat that day!) and sprinkle of the seasoning as well. Salt and pepper work well, as do other seasonings..

Cheers!.

Stacey Hawkins.

The Queen of Lean & Green.

Www.TimeSavorGourmet.com..