need help flavoring veggies !!!!

lluulluu

mine too

myukniewicz

my favorite way to prepare my green beans (and asparagus, my fave) is to saute it up with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, lemon zest & juice

it's actually what I had for part of my lunch today

jenbroussard71

Lots of great ideas...bumping for later.

FindMeNot

I use Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb Seasoning Blend, Salt-Free. The nice thing about salt free is you can put more seasoning on without over salting..

7funnygirl7

I eat alot of veggies but I get tired of them so quickly because I find them boring. I need help to flavor them up so I can actually enjoy them. Preferably string beans but I am open to any kind of veggie....please help !

I like mine with a bit of light ranch dressing on them. I also put it on potatoes & broccoi sometimes too. Love it on my beans though. I do eat my veggies plain usually, but this spices it up. Mmmm

CEHayes73

I really like them stir-fried with a bit of olive oil, and garlic, but if I'm making them plain for my kids, I steam them, and then spritz my portion with an olive oil mister, plus salt and cracked black pepper.

Michelle81285

I made mashed cauliflower last night, pretty much how you make mashed potatoes but I used cooked cauliflower instead and it is really good. I think I even like them more then I like mashed potatoes!

jimhowieb

Try chopping some onions and cook them in a little butter in a sauce pan; add some sliced zuchini and a little water, & cook a little more until they start to soften. Cut some tomatoes and add them last since they don't need to cook much. When it's ll hot add some grated cheese and salt to taste. Yumm

ishtar13

Adding on to the roasted veggie theme. . .

With the olive oil, I use

- Mrs Dash - original or garlic

Or

- McCormick's Vegetable Blend seasoning

Or

- Garlic & onion powder with basil or thyme or rosemary

My daughter has a kid's cookbook that has "carrot fries" that are basically strips of carrots, sprinkled with olive oil and rosemary and then baked/roasted.

coastiebride1120

I steam all my veggies and add spices mostly Indian spices pick up an Indian cookbook tons of ideas loaded with vegetables

Joanie156

I find Aromat-(All purpose Savoury Seasoning) to be very good Its made by the company Knorr.

bearsmom82

yet another variation on the roasting theme:

- toss the cut raw veggies - and a sprig of fresh herbs from the garden - rosemary, thyme or oregano - with a tiny amount of olive oil and 1 clove freshly minced garlic .

I put them in a grilling basket and cook them for 10-15 minutes on the barbecue.

Delicious!

noelkm67

I love string beans and eat a lot of them. I had them for dinner last night. I always start by blanching them for 2-3 minutes tuntil tender-crisp. My two favorite ways to finish them off are:

1/2 tsp olive oil and minced garlic, sautee and add beans to coat. Top with 1 tsp toasted almond slivers.

OR

drain water from pot used for blanching and return beans to same pot. Add 1 tsp butter and toss to coat. The leftover heat in the pot will melt the butter. Salt to taste.

I find that using just a little real fat doesn't add many calories and is worth it for the taste.

Tropical_Turtle

I Mrs Dash!!!

MissB0949

I can't believe its not butter spray is wonderful. I love the mrs dash suggestions. Putting those on my shopping list.

holly1283

Sometimes a shake or 2 of parmesan cheese helps.

viscumin

Mrs. Dash! They are seasoning mixes with no salt, though I always add salt but you don't have to. There are 14 different seasoning blends, with that many choices you are bound to find a few you like. I use them on veggies, eggs, meat you name it. Give them a try and you can add flavor to your veggies.

silvergurl518

I like them with a little garlic. I put them in a pan with a little oil, and add either fresh crushed garlic or minced garlic, and heat it up, and eat! So good!

yes!!! ^this! I LOVE GARLIC.

aleekatt1991

There are tons of spices and ingredients you can use to change it up, without adding alot of calories. My favs are: Fresh Lemon juice. I use that and maybe some parsley and pepper on my salads. Barely a calorie in lemon juice! Salt is a huge NO NO, so stick to things like hot sauce, mustard, vinegar for condiments, and use some lemon juice with cooked veggies! also you can use parsley, oregano, chili powder, or fresh garlic. There's sooo many options.

thewaxx

My favorite way to cook veggies, is to use olive oil and minced garlic and Roasted red Pepper flakes ( either saute or bake) . I f I really want to get fancy I will wrap green beans or asparagus with Turkey bacon with the same seasonings!

tmos512

My 2 favorites are:

Steamed - throw a little low sodium boullion on it
Raw - Salsa

nikkiw283

i really like the Mrs Dash salt-free seasoning. They have a lot of different options.

NoAdditives

I like garlic and a little olive oil on mine. For roasted vegetables and potatoes I like to toss them with some olive oil, paprika, and garlic powder. That makes super delicious roasted potatoes!

TexanThom

Spray "Butter" and Mrs. Dash or Lawry's Seasoned Salt

slcostel

I add a hefty sprinkle of both onion and garlic powder (I live alone, so no worries about garlic breath), or sometimes I use a sprinkling of taco seasoning (the kind that comes in the packets, you know?). I can't wait til dinner to eat my veggies now

aki7chien

Spray "Butter" and Mrs. Dash or Lawry's Seasoned Salt

Ha! I was gonna say the exact same thing. Zero calorie spray butter and Mrs Dash. ;-)

natvanessa

Lemon pepper is my favorite. There is some salt in there so not recommended if your watching your sodium, but it is SO GOOD! Makes any veggie tast amazing.

As a matter of fact I had green beans covered in lemon peopper just for lunch. It's also really yummy on hard-boiled eggs.

KrystieNye

My favorite way to eat veggies is to roast them. I put lots of cut up veggies on a tray, drizzle with olive oil, add a bit of salt and pepper and roast for about 40 minutes at 400 degrees. Adding balsamic vinegar is a nice change too!

^^^This. Also, if it's string beans- try them raw....my fave way to eat them!

ecn810

My wife likes to sprinkle a little lemon pepper, especially on greens.

Jessamine

My favorite way to eat veggies is to roast them. I put lots of cut up veggies on a tray, drizzle with olive oil, add a bit of salt and pepper and roast for about 40 minutes at 400 degrees. Adding balsamic vinegar is a nice change too!

This is exactly what I do. I'll also add in minced garlic and dried rosemary for extra flavor. :-)