What's your favorite vegetable and how do you cook it?

Slothronaut

Don't know the exact name in English but I'd say lentils, just boil them, toss some tumeric in (wonderful for preventing a world of problems), a little salt, tomatoes if needed, and masala (I'd tell you what's in it, except I don't know, I just buy the prepared packs).

cacleghorn

I eat stirfrys (with ever-changing ingredients, due to what's on sale/in season) almost every night.

My favorite raw vegetable entree is zuccini spaghetti: take a vegetable peeler, finely slice the zuccini lengthwise into ribbons, chop some tomatoe/spinach/broccoli to mix in, and serve under pesto.

nasa91

Cauliflower roasted at high heat in the oven with a little olive oil and salt and pepper is divine. But how could I possibly choose just one vegetable?

BarbieAS

Asparagus. In a pinch, I cook it in the microwave for 2-4 minutes (depending on size and how you like it done) in just a little bit of water in a shallow dish. Other really yummy ways include wrapping it in foil with some salt and olive oil and roasting it in the oven at 375 for 15 or so minutes or drizzling on a bit of olive oil and putting it right on the grill. I like to top it with salt and olive oil (if it's not already on there from cooking) and usually lemon juice, or sometimes balsamic vinegar and even a little goat cheese. I also use it in omelets and pasta.

kennie2

asparagus, I like it in every way possible, grilled with pepper, boiled/steamed with or without butter, in pasta, in thai curry etc

89nunu

Bump to read later and try everything!!!

kholcomb51

My absolute favorite (and I love most vegetables) is rapini, or broccoli raab (or some other names I've seen). It's a green with just a little bitterness, like arugula, and makes a great side or addition to pasta. I trim the ends, cut it into whatever size pieces I want, put it in a shallow pan with a little water to steam (so, cover). Then I push it to the side in the same pan, add some olive oil (or lemon olive oil--so good), a minced garlic clove or two, and some red pepper flakes. Let the garlic sizzle a little, then mix the rapini back in and let it soak up the flavors. It's great with a squeeze of lemon juice. Sometimes I also add toasted pine nuts.

trijoe

One of my faves is swiss chard. I julienne it, saute briefly with a little olive oil, then put it on pizza. Heaven.

Any veggie I can throw on the grill is a friend of mine. Grilled asparagus and leeks - Oh yeah!!!

I like kale, braised in veggie stock with a tough cut of beef. Lots of sriracha to finish.

Spinach spinach and more spinach. In the mornings I'll put some fried eggs over a crisped up whole wheat tortilla, then heat some spinach in some salsa, and pour that over the eggs. It's to die for. Add some ham, and guess what you got - YUP! Green eggs and ham! HA!!!

seabuckaroo

red/yellow/green bell pepper, onion, zucchini, mushrooms cut and marinated with olive oil, salt and Italian seasoning. skewer the veggies and bbq......mmmmm, natures candy! Very good flavor and convenient, make meat at the same time. (with same marinade) No need to do any other cooking/preparing at all!

ps great thread idea

chasetwins

I used to hate tomatoes but am finding..I kinda like them - I slice a tomato into several slices (not dice - slice like for a sandwich) lay on a baking sheet lightly sprayed with olive oil. I sprinkle each tomato with basil - broil for a few minutes - remove from oven to add shredded cheese - broil till cheese is bubbly - remove from oven put a small dab of light mayo on each tomato and HOLY YUM!!!!
I also love baked zuchinni - sliced and very lightly breaded - sprinkled with garlic salt - bake at 400 for about 15 - 20 min till crispy

Broccoli - I eat almost daily - just steam - add butter spray - sprinkle with grated cheese

Edit to add - mashed cauliflower!!

seabuckaroo

sounds great!

Acg67

Potatoes, fried or roasted in duck fat

Docpremie

Zucchini Spears

2 zucchini, cut into spears
Egg Beaters
1/4 c. Reese Whole Grain Italian Herb Croutons
2 T. Kraft 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
Oregano
Sea salt
Black pepper

Dry the zucchini after washing & cutting into spears. Smash croutons (fyi, croutons are lower in calories than bread crumbs!) & mix with parmesan cheese & spices. Dip zucchini into Egg Beaters & then roll in crouton mixture. Bake in oven at 450 degrees for 10-15 minutes. These are delicious dipped in Boathouse Ranch Yogurt Dressing (45 calories per 2 tablespoons). Servings: 2

Nutritional facts/serving: 98 calories / 4 grams fat / 10 grams CHO / 8 grams protein / 3 grams fiber

vicrandom

This is mostly a bump... lots of folks have posted my favorites.
But I will say:

Kale, finely chopped. I put that **** in everything (tuna salad, soup, curry, mashed starchy vegetables, quinoa)


Also, beets. Best beet salad:

1) roast three or four medium beets (wash and cut the tops off; place cut side down in a deep casserole or dutch oven with lid; add a quarter inch to half inch of water; roast in a 400 degree oven for an hour or two; you can do this way ahead so it's not a weekend only deal). Remove from oven to cool.
2) slice up an orange. You can be finicky and remove the fiber, or you can just cut the skin off and then cut the orange, slicing so the fibrous parts are in the middle of the slice.
3) Mix the juice of half a lemon with a teaspoon or two of olive oil and a pinch of cayenne or chipotle.
4) Peel the cooled beets and cut into wedges. Preferably while still warm, but no biggie if you just pulled them out of the fridge, dress with the lemon/olive oil.
5) Toss with the orange slices (or arrange in little orange-and-fuschia pinwheels if you are trying to impress someone).
6) Top with some goat cheese if you like.
7) Try not to eat it all in one sitting.

2FatToRun

Fresh hot peppers

MelsAuntie

Green beans with carmelized ( sauteed) onions, sauteed mushrooms, and a handful of cashews. Best beans ever. My other favorite would be sweet corn quiche with sweet yellow and red peppers, bacon, mushrooms, made with duck eggs and swiss cheese.

jade2112

Frozen peas and carrots and Brussel sprouts.

I boil the Brussel sprouts in water, which has bean seasoned, then drizzle a little Campbells cheese soup, which is mixed with water not milk, over them. I add Cajun seasoning and pepper to the cheese soup.

The peas and carrots I put in a casserole dish, put in a couple tablespoons water, and microwave til tender. Those I eat plain.

I'm having both today, as a matter of fact. Yummy.

Annie120484

This recipe:

http://www.amateurgourmet.com/2008/11/the_best_brocco.html

You will thank me!!!

kklemarow

If you can get your hands on fresh fiddleheads, give them a shot. I steam them until they soften up a little then sauté them with a bit of Earth Balance, garlic & pepper. Very tasty.

malariemj

KALE! I cut it into 3 inch strips, lay a single layer on a baking sheet, drizzle with a little olive oil and bake at 350 for about 15 min, or until they start to get crunchy, then inhale them immediately......WAAAAYYYYYY more addicting that Pringles. Once they cool, the fun don't stop.

rahlpn

Zuchinni- you can make a ton of things with zuchinni!
My favorite way to cook them is to cut up half an onion, sautee in a TBS butter with 1/2 TBS minced garlic, peel and slice 4 medium zuchini and toss in with the onion/butter/garlic, sprinkle with pepper, sautee until slightly soft, don't overcook or they get mushy.

KLC2784

Spinach! I have some every day... either sin my egg white omelette, in a salad, or blended up in a smoothie... love it!

Songbirdcw

Brussels Sprouts... cooked anyway. My favorite is a recipe I just found that uses shredded Brussels sprouts with pancetta and walnuts and has a cider vinegar\brown sugar mixture poured on top. Delicious!!

I so would love to try this w/o the pancetta. I don't eat meat. However, this sounds delish!

mrsjoyw

My favorite veggie is beets but since I dont know how to eat the correct portion I havent had any for a while LOL!

I've started steaming my veggies for 5-8 minutes because I too still like a little crunch. Then I toss them with a teaspoon of lemon infused olive oil, a sprinkling of whatever herb I may grab and a teeny, tiny touch of sea salt. Yesterday was brussels sprouts and baby carrots.

Alidecker

Asparagus on the grill w/ olive oil, salt, and pepper.

This is mine, or roasted with olive oil and a little parmesan cheese.

BrandiBoo84

Asparagus in olive oil and a tiny bit of sea salt baked in the oven until as soft as you want it. I personally like mine a little crunchy.

MiniJudy

Broccoli, steamed, with lemon juice and black pepper. I buy a large bag of frozen chopped broccoli about once every couple of weeks. Add to eggs, salads, baked potato, even ground in a food processor to add to turkey meatloaf.
:happy:

originalcookiemonster

Haricot Verts sauteed in butter, cinammon, and sometimes I put in spicy pecans.

Bubble105

Baked parsnips with honey drizzled over them... Mmmmmmm.

dym123

Asparagus - lightly coated with olive oil, grilled with garlic
Fresh Spinach (not frozen) - sauteed with olive and garlic, added to a wrap or cut up in scrambled eggs