need help flavoring veggies !!!!

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  • Joanie156
    Joanie156 Posts: 2
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    I find Aromat-(All purpose Savoury Seasoning) to be very good :) Its made by the company Knorr.
  • bearsmom82
    bearsmom82 Posts: 72 Member
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    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
    noelkm67 Posts: 118
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    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
    Tropical_Turtle Posts: 2,236 Member
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    I <3 Mrs Dash!!!
  • MissB0949
    MissB0949 Posts: 142 Member
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    I can't believe its not butter spray is wonderful. I love the mrs dash suggestions. Putting those on my shopping list.
  • holly1283
    holly1283 Posts: 741 Member
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    Sometimes a shake or 2 of parmesan cheese helps.
  • viscumin
    viscumin Posts: 12 Member
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    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
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
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    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
    aleekatt1991 Posts: 1
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    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
    thewaxx Posts: 1
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    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
    tmos512 Posts: 119 Member
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    My 2 favorites are:

    Steamed - throw a little low sodium boullion on it
    Raw - Salsa
  • nikkiw283
    nikkiw283 Posts: 90
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    i really like the Mrs Dash salt-free seasoning. They have a lot of different options.
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
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    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
    TexanThom Posts: 778
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    Spray "Butter" and Mrs. Dash or Lawry's Seasoned Salt
  • slcostel
    slcostel Posts: 116 Member
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    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
    aki7chien Posts: 85 Member
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    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
    natvanessa Posts: 230 Member
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    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
    KrystieNye Posts: 123 Member
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    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
    ecn810 Posts: 10
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    My wife likes to sprinkle a little lemon pepper, especially on greens.
  • Jessamine
    Jessamine Posts: 226 Member
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    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. :-)

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