Veggie Ideas - need some new ones

sammniamii

So, we are getting in a veggie rut... I need some new veggie ideas or even something (plant wise) new to try. I'm gonna list what we do eat so I don't get tons of stuff that we already do (although I will take new versions - always love new recipes!).

So please help - what are your veggie dishes!

Broccoli (eating tonight & tomorrow)
Cauliflower (i love, he refuses to eat)
Corn (I'm allergic)
Asparagus (like but so damn pricey)
Cabbage or Kale (gives him gas & he has requested only once a week)
Brussel sprouts (same as above & already had this week)
Carrots (tonight & tomorrow)
No plain white potatoes (although sweet & purple is fine)
Limited beans (again, that man has gas issues - LOL) - I love BEANS!

jamila2803

What about courgette cut into pieces with pieces of potatoes cookes with tomatoes and bit of spice the one that you like, i love this receipt
can you eat eggs ?

sammniamii

love eggs but what's a courgette? time to google

AngelaSpens

Spinach is really good and its so easy to cook! you can even sauté it with just a little water instead of oil for less calories.
put it in an omelette with some nutritional yeast instead of cheese and you will be the happiest person in the world.

bok choy is really good in a stir fry, just cook it up with olive oil, fresh garlic and some sesame seeds, you can put it on top of some noodles too.

cooked carrots are good with almost anything and buying the whole raw carrots saves money, you can even eat them raw with hummus as a snack.

canned red beets are fast and easy

brussels sprouts and broccoli rabe are good choices too.

The more colorful the dish the better

suzy1220

Sautee some fresh green beans in a little bit of olive oil and garlic. Add salt and pepper. Delish!

TheGymGypsy

When I don't have time to prepare a veggie filled dish I throw some spinach, greek yogurt, a banana, and raspberries in a blender. You can't taste the spinach, and it's extremely filling.

howardheilweil

Sautee some fresh green beans in a little bit of olive oil and garlic. Add salt and pepper. Delish!

Basically how I prepare all my vegetables. It's the best.

itsmandible

Sweet potatoes are heaven! A medium sized one is about 110 calories. Poke holes into them with a fork and then bake them for an hour at 400.

I also love dice onions and sautee them in a tablespoon of butter (worth the flavor!!) until they get really soft and start to brown, and then throw in a ton of spinach and keep that in the heat just until it starts to wilt a little and turns bright green. Adding garlic salt and pepper is the best to finish it off with! So yummy!

sammniamii

Yum yum - so far on my list to go looking for: leeks, spinach, bok choy, jicamia, peppers, sweet taters & purple taters and turnips. Sadly green beans make me sick, but I may pick up some for hubs, he loves them. THANKS

keep them coming

sportyredhead01

Do you like squash?
I like to take a julienne peeler and make "noodles" with it. Then saute with olive oil and garlic then top with whatever spaghetti sauce you like. I had this last night for dinner. Also it will keep me full longer than pasta.

How about cooked apples? I just cook mine with a little bit of water and a ton of cinnamon. We usually consider this a veggie side dish with dinner.

I roast most of my veggies instead of steaming, since I think it gives them a better flavor. So if you get tired of one method, try another. :happy:

*i think courgette is what aussies call squash or zucchini (?). aubergine is eggplant i believe.* also two things delicious roasted together.

veganbettie

roast everything. Broccoli, cabbage, green beans, brussel sprouts...just a little olive oil, garlic, a little salt and pepper....oh god, it's the best thing ever....ESPECIALLY roasted cabbage... mmmmmmmmm

tarabole

zuchinni, artichokes, sweet potato, bok choy, celery root, sunchokes, parsnips are all tasty.

Differenent combinations sush as roasting, grilling sauteeing and steaming can help keep things new. And different combination. I like roasting bite-sized chunks of butternut squash and then combining with with sauteed kale.

Also, try lacinato/dinosaur kale (if you have not already). You can make salads out of it which softens the leaves without cooking and will keep and not wilt like regular lettuce would.

Heatherbell14

Love sliced yellow squash & zucchini with some chopped onion (purple preferred) with a little bit of olive oil. Toss in the skillet & squeeze some fresh lime juice & season lightly with salt & pepper. YUM!!

steve2kay

roast vegetables, brilliant - that's dinner sorted - thank you MFPeople

ea101367

Zuchinni, red onion and grape tomatoes sauted in some italian dressing!! Delish!!

SummerLovesPhil

I have tons of veggie recipes on this Pinterest board: http://www.pinterest.com/infiniteearths/vegan/

I like to bake (microwave) a sweet potato and top it with crushed pineapple, red onions, and Sririacha. Also, do you like peppers? Try stuffing those with rice and steamed veg (spinach, broccoli, etc.).

Dancing_Laeti

What about aubergines (or eggplant for the Americans )?
I just made some Aubergines alla parmigiana on Sunday, rather fiddly, but sooooo worth it!!! Also, it's full of cheesy goodness... Yum!

Another one of my favourites is Ratatouille.
Take some onion, some garlic, some courgettes (or zucchini) you can add aubergine if you want to, add some bell pepper (green or yellow), take some tomatoes and just cook everything in a bit of olive oil. You need to cook it until all the ingredients are rather soft and some of the water has evaporated. Add some rosemary and thyme and maybe bay leaves (salt, pepper) to taste. Takes some time, but once all the chopping is done you only have to stir occasionally. And basically you can serve the ratatouille with anything (rice, pasta, potatoes) you want!

newfiecandy4

Fennel-slice it thinly and make a salad with it, green apple slices, walnuts, and a viniagrette made with cider vinegar, grainy mustard, olive oil, and lemon or orange juice.

Celery root-makes a great tasting coleslaw with greek yogurt

Artichoke-great roasted with some garlic and pine nuts, sprinkling of parmasean cheese

Parsnip-makes a great mash

Butternut squash-another great mash or soup as a side

Kale and red cabbage- great sauteed together with olive oil and garlic

Mushrooms-stuffed with diced peppers, onions, and parmasean cheese

babyluu80

I absolutely HATE cauliflower. I've tried it a few times, in different forms, raw, mashed, steamed, and I just couldn't eat it. However......today I tried roasted curry cauliflower for the first time and I absolutely LOVED it. Not only does it taste good, it's also healthy! Here's the recipie. My coworker uses grapeseed oil instead of olive oil because it has a higher burning temp for roasting.
•1 large head cauliflower, rinsed, cored, and broken into medium florets
•3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or grapeseed oil)
•1 tablespoon good-quality curry powder
•1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation: Preheat the oven to 425° F. Place the cauliflower florets in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil, sprinkle with the curry powder and salt, and toss together until the florets are evenly coated. Pour the cauliflower and any oil remaining in the bowl into a roasting pan or large baking dish, and spread the florets into a single layer. Place the cauliflower in the preheated oven and roast, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender and begins to caramelize, about 35 to 40 minutes.

UnderCoverShyGirl

agree with the roasting, turned me from a veg hater to a lover.

Also, love mushrooms, or combo of mushrooms, onions and peppers....even roasted.

Roast some thick fennel slices and some yellow squash chunks (roast on separate trays so you can pull one if it's done quicker) until tender and browning (drizzle with oil beforehand) and then toss both together with a tad bit of feta, delish!

Green beans, also good roasted or sauteed....sometimes i add almonds and feta, sometimes i add garlic, sometimes i zest lemon over the top, etc....or do a sechuan style (look up recipe)...really really good!

A stir fry....sugar snap peas, bean sprouts, carrots, broccoli, onion, you name it...saute each veggie separately over a high heat just until done, still a bit crisp...then toss together with some sauce at the end (or fry in garlic oil from the beginning)

stuff a zuchinni or eggplant with anything you like, meat and rice, chopped mushrooms and veggies, stuffing like mix...

Stuffed portebellos....with cashews, lentils and rice just delish http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/11/08/health/20101108_thanksgiving.html?_r=0#Harvest-Stuffed_Portobello_Mushrooms

Make an au gratin with squash/zucchini

Roast carrots with lime and cumin and a drizzle of oil

A fresh salad type dish of veggies with corn and beans and onions and cilantro...quick vinaigrette with lime and honey

Brussels, shredded and sauteed with some balsamic, nuts and cranberries, etc...

Lots and lots of ways to eat veggies!!

toscarthearmada

BUMP for later!

sammniamii

wow, more & more to add to my list. these are making me HUNGRY. Thanks alot - I knew I missing a whole world of veggies, but i didn't realize there was so many.... now, if I only can find a better supermarket (LOL)

FrauHaas2013

What about spinach? Either raw in a salad or sauteed with garlic and black pepper? I also have cut a romaine heart in half, grilled it, and served whatever protein I was having (salmon, chicken, pork, whatev) on top.

bonjovi27

Lazy Man's Pasta!

(Not my creation, but still an amazing dinner )

Throw all vegetables you can into a pot with some pasta, add a stock cube or other flavourings, or a tin of tomatoes, or both, and cook! I made mine with carrot, cauliflower, onion, bell peppers and spinach tonight. YUM!

mapenguinkeeper

try mashing carrots w/parm and little olive oil
mix potatoes and fennel for gratin recipe on foodnetwork>barefoot contessa
parsnips are delish mashed
eggplant roasted or grilled w/little olive oil, salt & pepper or make into baba ghanoush
jicama is great in salads
radishes are lovely roasted
salad turnips are also deliciously sweet when roasted
mushrooms - stuffed, roasted or sauteed w/onion and garlic - finish with drizzle of balsamic vinegar
celeriac or celery root makes a lovely salad thinly shaved and tossed w/lemon viniagrette
I don't like beets but I LOVE when they become sliders or borscht - slider recipe on food network>guy fieri
butternut squash roasted or made into soup
acorn squash - cut in half, seeded then fill w/craisins, walnuts, apple chunks, brown sugar and cinnamon - bake until soft (depends on how big it is)
delicata squash is sweet and roasts in no time
onions roasted in foil w/olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper - SWEET
sesame snow peas - be sure to string the peas steam 2 min dress w/sesame oil, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds
minty mushy peas - food network>jamie oliver
cheesy corn bake
mexican corn on cob - dressed grilled or steamed corn w/olive oil, salt & cayenne or an alternate way is olive oil, salt, pepper, lime juice and crumbly cheese of your liking (queso fresco is authentic, but I prefer ricotta or goat)
creamed corn and creamed spinach I make my own with very little half/half
roasted pumpkin
salad caprese w/tomatoes, basil and mozz - I could go on enlessly about salad variations
green beans almondine
haricot verts w/shallots and garlic
sprouts are lovely in salads and on sandwiches
raddichio is wonderful roasted and drizzled w/viniagrette
cucumber boats - peel and seed cuke lengthwise, fill w/cubes of granny smith apples, craisins and drizzle with champagne vinegar
roasted red peppers are delish in sandwiches or use as dippers for hummus
EAT THE RAINBOW It'S FUN
mix a bunch of different olives with a provencal viniagrette

SundayGirl1989

Mangetout is my absolute favourite vegetable! It goes great in a stir fry, with pasta and even a roast dinner.

I also love leek and cabbage medley (most stores do it in a prepacked bag ready to stick in the microwave).

My partner loves marrowfat peas but won't eat many other vegetables unless they're smothered in cheese sauce!

lilawolf

Zucchini is cheap and delicious.
* Slice it up, and saute with a bit of oil, garlic, and salt. I also love adding some spicy chipotle powder for an extra kick!
* Slice it and use it in the place of noodles, particularly in lasagna
* Cut in half, scoop out the seeds and put pizza stuff in the "boats" and bake
* Slice very thin, brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and garlic. Broil until browned for chips
* Slice, toss in italian dressing (fat free works too) and grill

I will make a huge batch of sliced zucchini and carrots, put in small and large baggies and freeze. Then I can pull out a big one for dinner or a small one to add to a can of soup (along with a baggy of chicken or steak) for a great, healthy lunch.

Eggplant
* Great as noodles or chips just like above!

Portobello mushrooms
* Spice and grill or use as a pizza "crust" delicious!

Spinach adds well to any egg or pasta dish

Spaghetti squash
* Use in place of spaghetti noodles
* Fry and use in place of hashbrowns.
* Use in patties. I add tuna/salmon, an egg or some greek yogurt, feta and cheddar, and spices. OMG! Way low calorie and so delicious.

pboveejo

WOW; thanks for some really great ideas.

NinjadURbacon

celery with peanut butter

lynn_glenmont

love eggs but what's a courgette? time to google

summer squash (zucchini)

Buckeyegirlbritt

We like to eat beets and kale. In the Fall and Winter, we like to have butternut squash soup as a meal.