These are a tasty alternative to regular fries and zucchini are chock full of vitamin C. Make sure to use small zucchinis - they tend to hold their shape better when you cook them.

Ingredients:

Olive oil

4 small zucchinis, cut into 3 x 3/4 in. fries

1/4 tsp. sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 Tbsp. extra virgin oilve oil

2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat lightly with olive oil.

In a large bowl, combine zucchini, salt, pepper and oil. Toss to coat thoroughly.

Arrange zucchini on prepared baking sheet in a single layer and roast, tossing once halfway through cooking, for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional information(per 1 cup serving): Calories: 60, Fat: 4 g., Carbs: 4 g., Protein: 2 g.

Simple but oh-so-yummy!

You'll never go back to regular fries after eating these. So yummy!!

Ingredients:

Olive oil

Handful of fresh rosemary

1 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. sea salt

1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 lb. sweet potatoes

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a baking sheet lightly wirth olive oil. Spread rosemary evenly on baking sheet. Mix together all  ingredients except for sweet potatoes in a small bowl.

Thoroughly scrub sweet potatoes and pat dry. Slice off ends of potatoes and slice into fries. Place potatoes on top of rosemary. Sprinkle with seasoning mixture. Lightly drizzle with olive oil. Bake 20 minutes.

Stir fries and return to oven for 25 minutes or until golden. Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional information: Calories: 44, Protein: 1 g., Carbs: 13 g., Fat: 0 g.

 This is a wonderful side to any meat dish.

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 lb. portobello, shiitake, or button mushrooms

1/4 c. sliced green onions

Sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Clean mushrooms with a mushroom brush or damp paper towels. Do not wash them as mushrooms tend to become water logged. Slice mushrooms.

Place olive oil in a large skillet and heat over medium high heat. Add mushrooms and green onions  and saute until tender. Toss with salt and pepper and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional information: Calories: 81, Protein: 2 g., Carbs: 3 g., Fat: 7 g.