EAT MORE VEGETABLES

acs4162

:flowerforyou: I try to incorporate a vegetable into my lunch each day to make sure I get my daily dose of veggies. I *try* to eat something green, but I'm running out of options and getting sick of the same old: green beans with a little olive oil/pepper, asparagus grilled with italian seasoning, steamed broccoli with seasonings, or green peas. Occassionally, I'll make stir fry with lots of veggies or fajitas with extra greeen/red peppers.

Please add any yummy green vegetable ideas or ANY new/interesting twists on vegetables you may have! Even recipes of incorporating veggies into main dishes are welcome!

IveLanded

I put finely chopped kale or spinach into MOST everything I eat. I put it in my scrambled egg whites in the morning and I don't even taste it.

With it being winter, I have been eating a lot of zucchini (as well as other squashes). I usually grill them or bake them.

Baked cauliflower or romanesco is also really yummy. I've done those and a lot of other veggies tossed in olive oil and garlic and then baked with a little parm on top.

sciencenerd2011

I love eating just fresh cucumbers. I recently have fallen in love with roasted broccoli as an easy side dish. My husband thinks I like them because they remind him of french fries. I also love baked kale chips.

Laces_0ut

how many grams of vegetables should i eat every day?

savlyon

spinach?? Spinach is like a daily necessity for me...

rrrbecca11

Oh gosh. Where to begin? Roasted brussels sprouts. Steamed broccoli with lemon. Steamed asparagus with horseradish sauce. Any greens (kale, collards, turnip) sauteed with red wine vinegar, or creamed. Raw spinach.

rebeccap13

Try squash or zuchini as someone else mentioned. Also if you do any sort of shakes, protein or not, add spinach or kale to them. Usually the taste of the other ingredients covers up the taste of any greens. My favorite way to eat tomatoes is diced, tossed in a little olive oil, salt and pepper and topped with basil or even just italian seasoning.

Nerdy_Rose

Raw peppers/carrots/snap peas dipped in hummus.

Qunioa burgers with shredded zucchini and carrots cooked in: http://eatingwelllivingthin.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/love-my-quinoa-burger/

Add a bag of frozen mixed veggies (carrots, peas, corn) to any pasta dish.

Portobello burgers( I did 'em with no bun): http://allrecipes.com/recipe/portobello-mushroom-burgers/

Edit: Oh, and cauliflower crust pizza!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/334427-gluten-free-low-carb-pizza

MalDunc2012

I'm making this tonight: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/02/cajun-chicken-pasta-on-lighter-side.html. Replace the noodles with spaghetti squash and you've got veggies galore! I also bought an eggplant to grill up that I've been munching on, which offers nice relief to the broccoli/greenbeans/asparagus monotany!

anubis609

how many grams of vegetables should i eat every day?

"Should" sounds so forced. Therefore, to answer your question, you should not.

However, if you want to, whatever fits into your macros.

sciencenerd2011

There is approximately 100-150 grams in a serving of vegetables. Ideally, you'd want to eat 3-5 servings of vegetables.

heddylyn

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/cucumber_salad/

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Green-Beans-with-Crushed-Almonds-102273

The first one is very low in fat and calories. The second one has butter and nuts in it so a little more fattening but SO good...

donnamorad

KALE....so good! I sautee with olive oil, oinions and garlic or just eat in a salad!!!!!

Sweet_Potato

You didn't mention soups-- those are a great way to get a lot of vegetables into your lunch. Today, for example, I'm having a black bean tortilla soup that involves tomatoes, corn, onions, garlic, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, green bell pepper, and lime (not to mention a vegetable stock base that was made from carrots celery, onions, etc).

Fritatas and omelettes are also great vehicles for veggies. This time of year I also like to do baked casserole/gratin-type things.

Look up Mark Bittman if you need more ideas. His mission is to get people to make more simple vegetable-based meals.

acs4162

Great ideas! I too like to sneak spinach into everything!

Cathyvil

For a lunch side dish I usually do a mix of 1/2 of an english cucumber, 12-15 cherry tomatoes halved, 4 pepperoncini peppers sliced, and an ounce of part skim mozzarella. Then I sprinkle it all with a bit of Mrs. Dash and a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar. It's really filling for only 145 calories and I find it super tasty. I usually pair it with a piece of quiche.

missmuertos

A simple ratatouille makes a nice veggie side dish or even a main meal when served with rice.

It's very quick and easy, just pop a bit of olive oil in a pan and then throw in a diced red onion, couple of cloves of finely chopped garlic and cook until the onion is soft. Then put in some chopped courgette, aubergine and peppers, cook for several minutes, stirring frequently until the veggies are a bit soft. Lastly pour in some chopped tomatoes and seasoning - touch of salt, black pepper, marjoram (if you have it), basil or thyme and a bay leaf, stir well and leave to simmer until all the ingredients have come together into a lovely tomatoey vegetable yum. It's a favourite in our house and my OH doesn't even like courgette.. or aubergine!

KaraGrr

Qunioa burgers with shredded zucchini and carrots cooked in: http://eatingwelllivingthin.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/love-my-quinoa-burger/

YUM! Definitely making these -- thanks so much for the recipe!

issyfit

South Beach Living guidelines are 1/2 c. at breakfast, 2 C. lunch and dinner.
I add a lot of veggies to my scrambled eggs--spinach, mushrooms, green onions, broccoli, green peppers.
Also I eat a lot of stir-fries--throw in whatever I can find and season it either Italian or Asian.

abcmiah

I like steamed cabbage, stir-frys with baby bok choy, oven roasted brussel sprouts and grilled fish over mixed baby greens (lettuces).

HOWDY11

Try roasting brussel sprouts, parsnips, and baby carrots garlic salt and pepper in loive oil! Or saute cabbage, onion, garlic, and mushrooms in olive oil. You can add ground beef or sausage to it to make a meal! I have a catering business so I have a love affair with food. 36 more to go!!! Feel free to friend me... I'm a good cheerleader!

MNA76

Something that is simple and very yummy, IMO. I take large, raw brussels sprouts and cut the so they are shredded. I then drizzle them with balsamic vinegar, sesame oil, brown mustard and a touch or agave syrup (or honey) and mix it into a slaw.

cb83580

Any kind of roasted veggies are absolutely delicious! Pop them in the oven, add a little olive oil and some spices (whatever you like), maybe a little balsamic vinegar. Stir every so often and once they start browning, they're done. I am in love with this stuff: http://www.mccormick.com/Products/Herbs-and-Spices/Blends/Perfect-Pinch/Perfect-Pinch-Vegetable-Seasoning.aspx It has directions on the label, too!

Kimmer2011

For lunch today, I had a small leftover baked sweet potato. I took the skin off, cut it up and sprinkled a little brown sugar over the top. I heated it up and put a Cajun-spiced tilapia fillet on it. Love that sweet/spicy combo! I also had some grape tomatoes on the side.

Bratkins

Veggies and hummus. Big fat veggie salads with balsamic vinaigrette, olives and goat cheese. I also like bell peppers (usually red, orange or yellow) with some laughing cow light cheese in them.

think48

My addiction (yes, I crave it ALL the time) is cabbage sliced thin and sauteed in olive oil and a LOT of basil. You can use dried or fresh, but it's a LOT. It is sooooooooooooooooooooooooo yummy. Mmmmmmm.....

DinaRobin

We are a family of 4 all eating healthy. At the supermarket this week, I got the following veg:

1kg carrots, 2 cauliflowers, 4 broccoli bunches, 1 big bag spinach, 1 big bag kale, 300g sugarsnaps, 300g baby corns, 300g French beans, 150g stringless beans, 500g mushrooms, 400g tomatoes, 1 bag mixed salad leaves, 2 courgettes, 6 red peppers, 15 Brussel sprouts and 4 sweet potatoes.

Each evening I boil or steam a combination of 4 or 5 different ones (no oil, no dressing) and we have with salmon, chicken or turkey breast, trimmed pork loin, tuna steak or omelette. Left over veggies are put into bowls and taken by my husband and I to work for lunch the next day with soup or cold meats.

I also take a red pepper sliced into strips to work each day as a snack. It's just like having a bag of crisps/chips!

I also buy lots of fruit!

issyfit

My addiction (yes, I crave it ALL the time) is cabbage sliced thin and sauteed in olive oil and a LOT of basil. You can use dried or fresh, but it's a LOT. It is sooooooooooooooooooooooooo yummy. Mmmmmmm.....

I love sweet and sour cabbage--add balsamic vinegar and some sweetener; or for a complete meal add some sausage or meatballs--delicious.

acs4162

I chopped up spinach and put it in my "tuna cakes", very good! I made lunch for the family for tomorrow: panini's with more spinach!

Laces_0ut

There is approximately 100-150 grams in a serving of vegetables. Ideally, you'd want to eat 3-5 servings of vegetables.

thanks
i'm definitely falling short of 300 to 500g per day. ill just have to add more carrots/spinach to my meals!

tistal

Cabbage, YUM! Sliced cabbage roasted in the oven is soooo good. I have a grill pan and everyday I have grilled squash, zucchini, broccoli and carrots. My hubs can not figure out how I am not completely burned out on them but they are soooo yummy. With a little lemon pepper seasoning and lemon juice squeezed on them. YUM!