Input for simple healthy snacks...(fibrous carbs)

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Hi everybody!
Grabbed this list from the Nutrition form.
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romaine lettuce
celery
asparagus
broccoli
cauliflower
brussels sprouts
cucumber
zucchini
spinach
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Those fibrous carbs listed are my targets for gaining some healthy and simple recipes. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for taking each one individually and making it edible to a person generally not fond of this food category. I need these for the fiber/healthy carbs only, and I'm not looking to add any other high amount of calories/fat. (Preferably 0g of fat.)

Friend told me that cucumbers with lemon pepper and salt were pretty tasty. That kind of simple recipe is what I'm really looking for, BUT ALL HELP IS APPRECIATED!!!
 
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For the romaine, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber and spinach, I'd make a salad .. it's so easy and you can put lite dressing on it or make your own homemade with vinegar and olive oil. Healthy stuff.

For the zucchini, slice it up and saute it with diced tomatoes and minced garlic in some olive oil.

Can't help ya with the brussel sprouts or asparagus, can't stand either, lol.
 
Japanese Cucumber Salad

Makes 4 servings, about 1 cup each

Ingredients:
2 medium cucumbers or 1 large English cucumber
(seedless cucumbers are great they are usually found wrapped in a plastic and the skin isn't so bitter like regular cucumber so, you don't have to peel it.)
¼ cup rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

¼ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)

Instructions
1.Peel cucumbers to leave alternating green stripes. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape the seeds out with a spoon. Using a food processor or sharp knife, cut into very thin slices. Place in a double layer of paper towel and squeeze gently to remove any excess moisture. 
2. Combine vinegar, sugar and salt in a medium bowl, stirring to dissolve. Add the cucumbers and sesame seeds; toss well to combine. Serve immediately.

( To toast sesame seeds, heat a small dry skillet over low heat. Add sesame seeds and stir constantly until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.)

Nutrition Information
Per serving: 46 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 147 mg sodium.
Nutrition bonus: Iron (35% daily value).
 
Broccoli + anything :)

Celery + Natural PB
 
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