Butter substitute, How to cook vegetables, Disney restaurants

Years ago using a butter substitute would never have entered my mind. Butter as well as other unhealthy fats like bacon grease were used to flavor many of my dishes. As health problems began to pop up with those close to me, I began to look for heart healthy recipes to flavor my foods.

Garlic is a great way to get a good flavor in your dishes. If you are looking for ways on how to cook vegetables such a green beans, I flavor with fresh garlic. First I spray a skillet or rub it down with a little olive oil. Dump in the canned green beans with fresh minced garlic, salt and pepper. Cook until all the liquid is cooked out. The green beans or other vegetables take on the garlic flavor as well as that browning flavor as is much healthier than adding a lot of fats. Sometimes I will sprinkle in a little rosemary, basil or oregano.

We recently visited one of Disney World Restaurants, Portobello. As a butter substitute, we were served roasted cloves of garlic in a little extra virgin olive oil to spread on our toast. It was absolutely delicious! I prefer it over butter. I appreciate that they are sharing this easy recipe with all of us.

ROASTED GARLIC

Ingredients:

• 4 Whole garlic bulbs


• 1/2 Cup extra virgin olive oil


• Water as needed

Method:

Cut off the top part of the garlic bulb using a serrated knife. Mix garlic with oil coating the garlic completely. Place garlic cut side up in a four inch deep pan. Fill pan with enough water to cover the garlic halfway. Cover pan with lid. Place in oven at 325F degrees. Cook until garlic is soft and light brown, approximately 2 hours. Remove from pan and serve with your favorite fresh bread.

The Portobello Restaurant is one of Disney Restaurants that is cognizant of many customers requiring special diets. They offer gluten free dishes and are happy to assist with whatever you need.

As I said before, I am no health specialist but as cooks we have a lot of control as far as presenting our families with healthy good tasting food.

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