need some veggie ideas - please

My DH was recently diagnosed with diabetes - thankfully no medications required at this point. He also has some other health issues, and the doctor said he HAS to lose weight. He has been trying, but no luck. So, the new diet we were told to follow is: no white food and no corn products. I'm getting real tired of beans, squash and brown or wild rice, and DH won't eat broccoli or asparagus or any of the good stuff, although he may have to just get over it. I really need some ideas for side dishes. Oh, he also thinks whole wheat pasta looks "old". Fortunately, we both love salads.