What do you put on your veggies??

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burtnyks
burtnyks Posts: 124 Member
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I am looking for some new veggie ideas. I love oven roasted veggies, but want to cut back on the oil in my diet. I was going to steam instead but I don't know what the heck to put on them that doesn't involve butter or oil. Any ideas??
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  • TheNewDodge
    TheNewDodge Posts: 607 Member
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    Garlic salt and pepper. Maybe some parmesan
  • GCLyds
    GCLyds Posts: 206 Member
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    Balsamic vinegar, or ponzu sauce with garlic.
  • dharmony1
    dharmony1 Posts: 7 Member
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    Goya vegetable and salad seasoning (dry) will bring out the natural flavor of your vegetables. Also, think about adding a little spice with something like cumin or cayenne pepper (just a touch). Parmesan is always a nice treat for your tastebuds.
  • amann1976
    amann1976 Posts: 742 Member
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    lot of good ideas in the real simple magazines
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,679 Member
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    Garlic salt, smoked paprika powder, black sesame seeds (also contains some calcium). You could also see if you like a sprinkle of balsamic vinegar or lemon or soy sauce. Bonito flakes.
  • murphette2
    murphette2 Posts: 75 Member
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    There is a seasoning called Tajin that I use on everything! Its basically chil peppers, salt, and lime juice. Yum!
  • greeneyedKat
    greeneyedKat Posts: 88
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    Tiny tiny bit of salt and some pepper or if you are using a steamer( mine has a little thing on the bottom to put herbs in), try garlic, rosemary, or thyme...or another herb. It smells wonderful, while steaming!
  • schondell
    schondell Posts: 556 Member
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    Melted low fat cheese!
  • avir8
    avir8 Posts: 671 Member
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    Use some other types of seasoned salts: cajun, all season etc
  • Molly_bee
    Molly_bee Posts: 4 Member
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    I like to use Kernal Seasons Ranch popcorn seasoning.
  • burtnyks
    burtnyks Posts: 124 Member
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    Wow! Thanks for all the ideas. :-) Can't wait to make some veggies.
  • jess1992uga
    jess1992uga Posts: 603 Member
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    Some veggies I just like steamed. Carrots, collar greens, cabbage. So full of flavor to me.

    BUT...you can add cayenne pepper (love it)

    Also with raw veggies they are good dipped in guacamole (great healthy fat) or Bolthouse Farms Vinagairette
  • kennacoconut
    kennacoconut Posts: 62 Member
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    I eat them raw with mustard :)
  • Impy84
    Impy84 Posts: 430
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    Sriracha
  • burtnyks
    burtnyks Posts: 124 Member
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    Sriracha

    Oh man! Never thought of that! I love Sriracha and all things spicy! :-)
  • JenLovesFall
    JenLovesFall Posts: 107
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    I love adding sea salt and vinegar to my veggies. Sometimes I'll do parmesan, garlic, sea salt, and italian herbs.
  • gottagettagrip
    gottagettagrip Posts: 19
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    I spray a tiny bit of no-fat cooking spray on a sheet of aluminum foil to prevent sticking and wrap up sliced squash and zucchini, sprinkled with lemon pepper seasoning. Steam them in the oven. Makes a yummy side.
  • annwyatt69
    annwyatt69 Posts: 727 Member
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    When I absolutely want the taste of butter, I use the spray that is virtually calorie free. I also like to season my roasted veggies with different Mrs. Dash flavors or a squirt of lemon or lime juice.
  • shinkalork
    shinkalork Posts: 815 Member
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    Sadly I'm allergic to most of all RAW fruits and veggies . Can eat only a few raw...
    I eat a lot Steamed cause you still get the vitamins etc

    It's sad cause I love them all. Became allergic around 15 years ago.

    Pretty suck when trying to eat healthy.
    The ones I eat come back freakin' often lol
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
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    I usually just boil mine and add a dash of salt. Hubby likes butter on his, but I think they taste great plain.

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