Bored of the same vegetables every week? Read on for some new ways to eat the same old veggies…
- Baked parmesan zucchini – recipe from Damn Delicious blog
- Tomato, basil (or pesto), and mozzarella with olive oil – Recipe from Food.com
- Honey glazed baby carrots – (choice of 1 Tbsp honey) – Recipe from Food Network
- Saute onion and peppers added to proteins, quinoa/rice, beans, salads, etc – recipe from Easy Family Recipes blog
- Baked beets added to salads or eat as side with goat cheese/feta – recipe from Cookie and Kate blog
- Asparagus with Pecan Parmesan – recipe from Walder Wellness (can substitute parmesan cheese for nutritional yeast if not vegan and if using nutritional yeast do so in moderation)
- Lemon and garlic roasted broccoli – recipe from Healthy Seasonal Recipes blog
- Roasted cabbage with salt/pepper – recipe from Serious Eats blog
- Baked buffalo Cauliflower “wings” – with hot sauce – Recipe from The Forked Spoon blog
- Garlic Mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes – Recipe from Love and Lemons blog
- Spinach and mushroom sauté – Recipe from Taste of Home
- Roasted sugar snap peas – Recipe from Rachel Cooks blog
- Balsamic Roasted fennel – Recipe from Simply Recipes blog
- Cucumber salad -(choice of 1 tsp sugar) – Recipe from Add A Pinch blog
Tips for Mixing Up Veggie Consumption-
- Add fresh herbs and seasonings
- Throw in new seasonings and/or sauces (note sodium)
- Add olive oil for healthy fats intake and try variety of cooking methods
- Trick yourself into thinking fried by baking with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs
- Make multiple a week to switch it up every meal
- Put any veggie into crockpot with a broth/stock for flavor/juice as a simple “soup”
I also compiled a list of tasty options for interesting grain side dishes for next week! Until then…