Making Vegetables Yummy!!

We struggle with vegetables. Most of the time if I do anything I put a steam in the bag package of vegetables in the microwave and call it good. So, I'm trying to find easy, healthy things to do with veggies:) These two recipes were both good and easy!!

• HONEY ROASTED CARROTS
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• 3 to 4 bunches (depending on size) fresh carrots, peeled
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cut the carrots into thirds, crosswise on a sharp diagonal.

Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Let carrots steam until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and place in a bowl. Toss with the oil, agave nectar, salt and pepper.

Place the carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 25 minutes. Loosen them from the baking sheet with a spatula. Adjust the seasonings and remove to a serving bowl.

Steamed Broccoli with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Lemon

1 small bunch broccoli (about 3/4 pound)

1 garlic clove

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Cut broccoli into 2-inch florets.

In a steamer set over boiling water steam broccoli, covered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

While broccoli is steaming, finely chop garlic and in a small skillet combine with oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat garlic mixture over moderate heat until garlic is fragrant.

In a bowl toss broccoli with garlic mixture.