Nonstarchy veggies—like asparagus, peppers and mushrooms—are packed with vitamins and minerals, yet low in calories and carbohydrate. Use simple, delicious ideas like this recipe to fill half your plate with nonstarchy veggies!

Ingredients:

  • olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp 1 1/2 tbsp
  • asparagus (trimmed and cut into thirds) 1 lbs 454 g
  • red onion (sliced) 1/2 cup 1/2 cup
  • baby bella mushrooms (sliced) 8 oz 227 g
  • medium red bell pepper (chopped) 1 1
  • garlic (minced) 1 clove 1 clove

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, onion, mushrooms and red pepper and cook for 15-18 minutes, stirring frequently. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1513135676331-504197782'); }); Advertisement
  2. Add garlic to pan and cook for 1 minute. Stir vegetables and garlic to incorporate.

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