Summer Vegetables and Day 2 of Cleanse

Well, I am almost through day 2 of my 10 day cleanse.  I had a bit of a slow start to my day, but my energy DEFINITELY picked up after breakfast.  I had amazing energy all day - felt like I had several cups of coffee (but I had NONE).  I love eating clean.  Don't know why I fall off sometimes and let the naughty stuff in!  Anyway, I made a yummy summer veggie dish for dinner.  I had it as my dinner, but it would make a great side dish too.  The original recipe called for parmesan cheese on top, but I healthified it by putting nutritional yeast on top.  If you have never tried nutritional yeast - you are missing out!  It's like taking a B complex vitamin.  It also packs a punch of protein and fiber.  And the best part is . . . it tastes CHEEZY.  Yum.  Try it on popcorn.

Here is the recipe:

Braised Summer Vegetables

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 tsp dried Italian herb mix
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 lb green beans trimmed (or untrimmed - I used French green beans)
1 yellow squash halved and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
nutritional yeast to taste

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.  Add onion and herb mix and cook until onion is soft.  Add broth and green beans and cook for 5-8 minutes until beans are cooked, but still crisp.  Add squash, cook 2 - 4 minutes more.  Add tomatoes and cook until warmed.  Season with salt and pepper.  Sprinkled with nutritional yeast.