Top 10 Healthy Ways to Cook Fruits & Vegetables

 From fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org, "Top 10" tips to Cook It Up the Healthy Way:

10. Bake... 2) Peaches for a sweet snack. Slice in half, drizzle on some honey and sprinkle with ginger and pecans.

9. Boil... 1) Diced or crushed tomatoes in a vegetable or chicken broth for the base of a homemade tomato soup! Add fresh herbs and spices to make your own unique recipe.

8. Steam... 2) Any of your favorite vegetables with citrus juice and zest added to the water to create bold, new flavors. Try lemon juice with spinach, orange with broccoli or grapefruit with carrots!

7. Stir-Fry... 2) Zucchini, yellow squash, diced tomatoes and mushrooms with olive oil and herbs. Add some diced jalapeno for an extra kick and serve over brown rice.

6. Sauté... 5) A variety of different colored peppers with onion. Serve as a side dish.

5. Roast... 5) Thin slices of sweet potato to make chips.

4. Grill... 3) Pineapple, peaches or mango. Top with a dollop of low-fat ice cream, frozen yogurt or sherbet.

3. Stew... 4) Frozen corn, onions, peppers, celery, and salsa. Serve over rice. Add some red or black beans and call it a meal!

2. Blanch... 2) Basil and parsley leaves. Blend together with olive oil, pine nuts, garlic and a little lemon juice for a great pesto!

1. Microwave... 1) Any of your favorite chopped veggies in a bowl with an egg or two for a quick, nutritious breakfast.

For a complete list of these "Top 10" tips, go to http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/top-10-healthy-ways-to-cook-fruits-and-vegetables.