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Angela’s Shortcut Ratatouille

ZS-Dieter Favorites,Z2-Entrees,ZSpecialties,Z2-Vegetarian

When you need some serious cold weather comfort food, ratatouille hits the spot. This shortcut ratatouille-inspired recipe was submitted by dieter Angela. She Zolafied the original recipe and created a delicious ZReduction veggie sauté that can be made in less than half the time of a traditional ratatouille.

Roasted Cream of Asparagus Soup

Z2-Soup,Z2-Vegetarian

It may not feel like it here in Chicago, but spring and asparagus season are just around the corner. Gear up with this flavorful soup.

Vegetable Soup

Z2-Soup,Z2-Vegetarian

As the weather gets colder and the nights get longer this makes a wonderful soup. Or if you get a cold while on Plan Z this might be just the ticket!

Shallot Onion Rings

Z2-Sides,Z2-Appetizers & Snacks,Z2-Vegetarian

My husband loves these so much he asks for them probably 4 times a week and has even begun making them himself! They taste every bit as good as regular onion rings without the breading.

Roasted Tomato Sauce

Z2-Vegetarian,Z2-Sauces & Dressings

You’ll think you’re eating at an Italian Grandma’s house when you taste this.

Creole Soup (with or without protein)

Z2-Poultry,Z2-Vegetarian

This soup is super easy to make. If you are a fan of southern food this will hit the spot.

Healthy Orange Creamsicle

ZSpecialties,Z2-Desserts,Z2-Vegetarian,ZS-Dieter Favorites

We have to thank Dieter Claire for inventing this recipe. She modified the fruit parfait recipe and developed a strawberry "ice cream" recipe and this recipe with frozen mandarin oranges. She says, “it’s like an orange creamsicle.” YUM!

Roasted Fennel

Z2-Sides,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z2-Vegetarian,ZSpecialties

Fennel has a distinct flavor, but when it's roasted, the flavor mellows. If you like fennel, this recipe is great, and it's very easy to make.

Curried Asparagus Soup

Z2-Soup,Z2-Vegetarian

Serve in soup bowls with a protein of choice. In Z2 this is your veggie portion. You can have plain salad greens on the side if you need more. It’s very filling though.

Braised Red Cabbage

Z2-Vegetarian

For all you cabbage lovers out there, this recipe is a ZReduction take on a German classic. While you can whip this dish up in about 30 minutes, red cabbage tastes sweeter the longer you cook it -- so if you are on ZReduction and like your cabbage a little sweeter, cook it low and slow until the flavors mellow and meld to your liking.