Lemon Pepper Green Beans

I'm typically not a fan of green beans, but every time I make this side dish, my husband and I go back for seconds!  Our two and a half year old loves them, too.

1 bag frozen green beans, thawed (16oz: French cut, crosscut, or whole)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 Tb lemon juice
1/4 tsp pepper

Over high heat, stir-fry the beans in olive oil until tender-crisp. Stir in garlic, lemon juice, and pepper. Cook just another minute or so, then serve.

Parsnip Fries

Every parent needs this recipe! These spiced "fries" are oven-roasted and delicious! If your kids don't like spicy, cut down on the amount of chili powder. These are definitely going to be a weekly vegetable at our house!

Ingredients

* 1 1/2 pounds parsnips, about 4 large ones
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 teaspoons chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
* 1 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Peel the parsnips and slice off the root. Cut into thick fries as evenly as possible. In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, chili powder, garam masala, salt, and pepper. Add the parsnips and toss to coat. Place on a parchment or foil-lined baking sheet.

Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, tossing the chips halfway through to ensure even cooking. Chips are done when they're lightly caramelized and a knife inserted in the chips goes in and comes out without much resistance.