What do you put on your veggies??

burtnyks
burtnyks Posts: 124 Member
in Food and Nutrition
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
    Garlic salt and pepper. Maybe some parmesan
  • GCLyds
    GCLyds Posts: 206 Member
    Balsamic vinegar, or ponzu sauce with garlic.
  • dharmony1
    dharmony1 Posts: 7 Member
    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
    lot of good ideas in the real simple magazines
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,952 Member
    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
    There is a seasoning called Tajin that I use on everything! Its basically chil peppers, salt, and lime juice. Yum!
  • greeneyedKat
    greeneyedKat Posts: 88
    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
    Melted low fat cheese!
  • avir8
    avir8 Posts: 671 Member
    Use some other types of seasoned salts: cajun, all season etc
  • Molly_bee
    Molly_bee Posts: 4 Member
    I like to use Kernal Seasons Ranch popcorn seasoning.
  • burtnyks
    burtnyks Posts: 124 Member
    Wow! Thanks for all the ideas. :-) Can't wait to make some veggies.
  • jess1992uga
    jess1992uga Posts: 603 Member
    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
    I eat them raw with mustard :)
  • Impy84
    Impy84 Posts: 430
    Sriracha
  • burtnyks
    burtnyks Posts: 124 Member
    Sriracha

    Oh man! Never thought of that! I love Sriracha and all things spicy! :-)
  • JenLovesFall
    JenLovesFall Posts: 107
    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
    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
    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
    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
    I usually just boil mine and add a dash of salt. Hubby likes butter on his, but I think they taste great plain.
  • m2the2ndPOWER
    m2the2ndPOWER Posts: 6 Member
    2 words....TRUFFLE SALT! Best investment. Ever. Its great on everything and anything savory.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    I use seasoning (Goya Salad and vegetable season, garlic and pepper) on my veggies, since I stopped using butter.
  • amycb03
    amycb03 Posts: 68 Member
    Trader Joes has some pretty awesome seasoning varieties- my favorites: 21 Season Salute, Lemon Pepper and Everyday Seasoning.
  • wordena
    wordena Posts: 177 Member
    Soy sauce, shichmi seasoning, seasame seeds. Sometimes I steam with things other than water. Like apple cider or broth. Asian grocery stores have rice seasonings that are good on veggies.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    balsamic vinaigrette :D
  • Cespuglio
    Cespuglio Posts: 385 Member
    You can dip them in plain Greek yogurt (tastes surprisingly like sour cream), or you can put different herbs, spices and seasoning in the yogurt and dip your veggies there. Hummus is great with veggies.You can also buy or make your own Thai peanut sauce and drizzle it on. It tastes ah-mazing on steamed spinach with a few sesame seeds sprinkled on. Here's a recipe from Allrecipes.com. It makes 16 servings.

    Ingredients:
    1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
    1/2 cup coconut milk
    3 tablespoons water
    3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    3 tablespoons soy sauce
    1 tablespoon fish sauce
    1 tablespoon hot sauce
    1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

    Directions

    In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, coconut milk, water, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, ginger, and garlic. Mix in the cilantro just before serving.
  • NaturallyOlivia
    NaturallyOlivia Posts: 496 Member
    Kraft caesar italian lite dressing. 20 cal for 2 tbsp. i usually break it down into teaspoons and its liek 7 cal or ao. bit it makea everything tastes amazing!
  • negiranik
    negiranik Posts: 2
    i want to be gain weight ,please tell me any one which veg food help me
  • Moonlitedi
    Moonlitedi Posts: 94 Member
    I can't believe its not butter work great on veggies to give you the buttery flavor but not the calories. Makes veggies yummy! I also like tapatio. Spicy salty kick without calories. MMMMmmm
  • Moonlitedi
    Moonlitedi Posts: 94 Member
    i want to be gain weight ,please tell me any one which veg food help me

    Try hummus and naan. Very yummy and lots of calories.
    Try this site it has what you are asking http://greenliving.nationalgeographic.com/list-foods-high-calories-vegans-20117.html

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