Sauteed Swiss Chard with Peppers and Onions

Z2-Sides,Z2-Vegetarian

This dish is full of vitamins. One cup of Swiss chard has over 700% of the vitamin K you need in one day. Over 200% of the vitamin A you need and over 50% of your vitamin C.

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.

Easy Gazpacho (Cold tomato soup)

Z2-Vegetarian,Z2-Soup

This is super easy! Lovely in the summer when it’s hot. I served this with a simple grilled chicken breast.

Spicy Sweet Real Tomato Soup

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This recipe was contributed by Plan Z dieter Debbie. Garnish with fresh basil for a unique and special treat.

Mediterranean Stewed Shrimp

Z2-Soup,Z2-Seafood

This is an amazingly easy dish to make that is comforting and can be fancy enough to serve to company.

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Z2-Soup,Z2-Vegetarian

This soup can be served hot or cold.

Tomato Soup

Z2-Vegetarian,Z2-Soup

Talk about easy to make. This soup is done in a flash. If you’re like me you’ll make a triple batch. You can freeze the portions.

Pepper Soup

Z2-Soup,Z2-Vegetarian

You’ll never eat Campbell’s Tomato Soup again! This is so EASY!

Roasted Asparagus Soup

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Season to taste. I put a fair amount of pepper on top. My husband loves pepper on top of soup. Garnish with the asparagus tips and serve with a protein.

Italian Meatball Soup

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So today you can “Enjoy a Bowl-a-Zola.”

Chili

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This is a great comfort food. Make a big pot and pack it up for lunches on future days for a nice hot meal on a cold day.

French Onion Soup

Z2-Soup,Z2-Vegetarian

This will taste pretty darn official!

Tomato Pizzettas

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

This is a great side dish but also makes a great appetizer platter to bring to a party or get-together.

Tomato Leek Casserole

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This dish re-heats just fine in a microwave or oven if you're taking it to work or another event.

Cowboy Onions

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These onions are NOT spicy. In fact they are almost sweet and have a little zing at the end. You can kick them up hotter as you add the hot sauce.

Roasted Asparagus with Artichoke Heart “Sauce”

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

Serve this with a simple small filet or grilled chicken breast for a wonderful meal.

Italian Roasted Tomatoes

Z2-Sides,Z2-Vegetarian

These go with any grilled meat or fish. Or any Italian meal as a side dish.

Eggplant Salad

Z2-Salads,Z2-Sides,Z2-Vegetarian

This salad can be served as a side dish. It can be warm, room temperature or cold; depending on the weather outside and your tastes. It’s an earthy dish with some zip from the vinegar.

Eggplant Tomato Combo

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

This eggplant tomato combo can be eaten as a side dish or as a spread. When I make an antipasti tray for an appetizer course, I’ll sometimes include this as a dip or spread for crackers.

Cucumber Salad

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This is a great picnic dish or summer grilling party.