Roasted Brussel Sprouts

This is the only way I can get my kids to eat   Sprouts

2 lbs of Brussel Sprouts, cleaned and stems removed

 (I get the kind you can steam in the bag - they are already cleaned)

2 T Olive Oil

Rosemary and garlic seasoning mix to tasted - about 2-3 tablespoons

Place Brussel sprouts in a 1 gal zip close bag. Pour olive oil in bag. Shake well. Add seasoning and shake well again making sure seasoning is well distributed.  Pour onto ungreased baking sheet.  Cook on 375 on top rack for 20 minutes until crisp.

Servings per recipe: 6

Serving size: about 1 cup

Calories per serving: 75

You can change up the seasoning to anything you want. Most seasonings do not change the calorie count so get creative. I like to add spice to it with pepper flakes or blackened seasonings. 

Sometimes I add more seasoning after putting the Brussel sprouts on the pan for more flavor.

Stuffed Eggplant

We u'sed to have this all the time as a child but I don't think I've made this for my family ever. So tonight is the night for something new.

Stuffed Eggplant

5 med eggplant

1 large onion, chopped

2 lbs ground turkey

Slap ya Mama seasoning to taste

Worchestire and pepper corn burger seasoning to taste

salt to taste

2 cups Panko bead crumbs

2 T. Colby jack cheese grated for each boat

1 T. Parmesan cheese for each boat

Slice eggplant long wise in half to make boats. Scoop out inside of eggplant leaving about 1/4" around the edges. Set aside

Spray large sauce pan with olive oil spray and turn on medium heat. Place chopped onion in pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender. Put ground turkey in sauce pan and cook until browned. Drain.

Put turkey mixture back into saucepan and add eggplant you scooped out of the center and seasonings. Cook until all is tender. I use my hand blender to make it smooth once eggplant is tender.

I used my broiler pan. Cover the bottom with water and place grill pan on top. Place each eggplant boat on the grill pan. Evenly fill each boat with the meat and eggplant filling. Cover with foil and cook in oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and top each boat with 2 T Colby jack and 1 T Parmesan cheese. Cook another 10 min. Serve and enjoy.

Servings per recipe: 10

Serving size: 1 boat

Calories per serving: 338 

Stuffed eggplant with a side of roasted Brussel sprouts (1 cup)
for a total of 410 cal)
Not a very colorful meal but very tasty