Earth Day Part 1

Happy Earth Day!
For Earth Day yesterday we (and by we I mean I) wanted to celebrate by eating from the earth! It perfectly coincided with Meatless Monday so it was a win-win. :)
I made our favorite veggie dishes and some cornbread for good measure. I wasn't sure if my carnivorous family would be able to do it sans pasta but they actually loved it and even more surprising...the man said it was delicious! He's a big boy now:) I am grateful for this beautiful earth we have to live on!
Ok, on to the GOODS!!

                                  Veggie Goodness 
Ok, so there's too many in here to name so this is what I'm calling it. Whatever the name... this was delicious. The sweetness from the peppers and red onion along with the crunch of fresh corn and sugar snap peas balanced out the heartiness of the brussel sprouts. Yum!

 Veggie Goodness

 1 med. red onion, med. dice

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 red bell pepper, med. dice

1 yellow bell pepper, med. dice

1/2 lb. brussel sprouts, sliced

4 ears of corn , kernels cut off

1/2 lb. sugar snap peas

olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

fresh basil or parsley, chopped

 

Prep all veggies. In a large skillet add enough olive oil to coat pan. Cook onion and garlic till tender. Add brussel sprouts, peppers, and corn. Cook 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add sugar snap peas. Cook for 1 min. They should still have a bite to them. Check seasonings and adjust to taste. Take off heat. Add fresh basil or  parsley. This is a great side dish to any spring BBQ or picnic. Enjoy!