Steamed Vegetables Tasting Blah

armymom5
armymom5 Posts: 115
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I'm looking for ideas of how to make steamed vegetables taste better. Help?
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  • ladyvegas
    ladyvegas Posts: 2
    i sprinkle lots of mrs. dash on all my veggies or other seasonings....anything to give them some taste.
    i use lots of ground pepper, never salt anymore and i dont miss the butter or the salt.
    good luck!
  • emileee99
    emileee99 Posts: 4
    I like Spike seasoning on most veggies. They have a salt-free version too. (I didn't even realize they had so many versions until I googled the website.) http://spike-it-up.com/our-products/
  • armymom5
    armymom5 Posts: 115
    Can you buy the Spike seasoning in stores also?
  • mystina5
    mystina5 Posts: 5
    Instead of steaming them..try roasting! They are fantastic! If you do a search on Pinterest you can find all kinds of recipes.
  • KBGirts
    KBGirts Posts: 882 Member
    Instead of steaming them, roast them. Put on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil on them. Sprinkle salt and pepper and some minced garlic. Roast at 425 for 20-25 minutes or so (watch them to see when they start to turn brown at the ends but not burn). Pull them out, squeeze half a lemon over them and voila.

    If you've never done this before, I promise you'll never want to steam vegetables again.
  • mystina5
    mystina5 Posts: 5
    Love my Roasted Vegetable...as do my KIDS!!!
  • armymom5
    armymom5 Posts: 115
    Awesome! Thanks for the roasting suggestion!
  • Evachiquita
    Evachiquita Posts: 223 Member
    Soy sauce or Dr. Bragg's. Sometimes I sautee veggies and add a little balsamic vinegar or some lemon juice.Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley.
  • JoanB5
    JoanB5 Posts: 610 Member
    I am currently so in love with Old Bay's Garlic and Herb Seasoning. Great on baked potato, veggies, fish, chicken. It just makes everything taste yummy!
  • zillah73
    zillah73 Posts: 505 Member
    Instead of steaming them..try roasting! They are fantastic! If you do a search on Pinterest you can find all kinds of recipes.

    This! I roast all sorts of veggies and love them. This week I am roasting cauliflower then tossing with a teaspoon of dijon mustard. Super delicious and a little crunch.
  • KBGirts
    KBGirts Posts: 882 Member
    Awesome! Thanks for the roasting suggestion!

    BTW, it's best to use fresh cuts ones. And try to dry them after washing. I've done broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, brussel sprouts, zuchinni, squash.... I think you can do pretty much anything.

    I've used frozen veggies before but they come out more chewy because of the ice in the bag.

    Oh and add some fresh grated parmesan when they come out. That's really tasty too!
  • KBGirts
    KBGirts Posts: 882 Member
    This! I roast all sorts of veggies and love them. This week I am roasting cauliflower then tossing with a teaspoon of dijon mustard. Super delicious and a little crunch.

    I haven't tried it with the dijon!!!! What was I thinking???? I love dijon!
  • felice03
    felice03 Posts: 2,644 Member
    cheese and bacon.
  • XTinaLin
    XTinaLin Posts: 1
    I like to just sprinkle them with a little onion powder. I don't even put any butter on them. Its wonderful!
  • cindiva65
    cindiva65 Posts: 335 Member
    Yum, a lot of good ideas!!!
  • SnicciFit
    SnicciFit Posts: 967 Member
    I'm looking for ideas of how to make steamed vegetables taste better. Help?

    Add butter! (the real thing, not margarine). Saturated fat will help your body absorb the vitamins and minerals in the veggies and butter tastes damned good.

    http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2012/120619FerruzziSalad.html
  • meredith1123
    meredith1123 Posts: 843 Member
    Smart Balance Spray butter......zero calories, zero fat.
  • kristinaleep
    kristinaleep Posts: 2 Member
    I roast my vegetables with olive oil. I hate steaming them.
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    cayenne pepper,,,, i put that **** on EVERYTHING!
  • majope
    majope Posts: 1,325 Member
    Whatever vinaigrette you usually use on salads is also great on steamed veggies.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Instead of steaming them, roast them. Put on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil on them. Sprinkle salt and pepper and some minced garlic. Roast at 425 for 20-25 minutes or so (watch them to see when they start to turn brown at the ends but not burn). Pull them out, squeeze half a lemon over them and voila.

    If you've never done this before, I promise you'll never want to steam vegetables again.

    ^this...^this ^this ^this. It's an entirely different food. Most veggies are delicious roasted with nothing more than a little oil and salt.
  • kmcgaw
    kmcgaw Posts: 93 Member
    Roasted veggies are the best. I started adding chopped beets and it makes it so colorful. Yams, brussel sprouts, onion, peppers and beets tossed in a bit of EVOO with pepper.
  • psych0kitty
    psych0kitty Posts: 313
    I'm looking for ideas of how to make steamed vegetables taste better. Help?

    Add butter! (the real thing, not margarine). Saturated fat will help your body absorb the vitamins and minerals in the veggies and butter tastes damned good.

    http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/research/2012/120619FerruzziSalad.html

    Yep! Add a bit of fat through real butter or olive/coconut oil.

    Make a vinaigrette with olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, salt & pepper, and spices to drizzle over your steamed veg.
  • fjrandol
    fjrandol Posts: 437 Member
    Sriracha is the solution to anything that needs help being tasty :-)
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    Definitely agree with the roasting suggestion!

    If you still want to steam though, here are my faves:

    carrots - they are honestly delicious plain
    green beans - drizzle with red wine vinegar (no added cals)
    brussels sprouts - red wine vinegar again!
    broccoli - squeeze lemon over it, and add fresh ground black pepper. Lemon pepper broc is so good.
    butternut squash - cut the raw squash into cubes, steam, then mash in a bowl. Sprinkle with cinnamon and a little butter.
  • porterca
    porterca Posts: 187 Member
    Don't forget to add some garlic. Also, don't over-steam. They are better if they aren't soggy. Also, if you stir them about half way through it seems to help.
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
    I sprinkle my steamed veggies with grated Parmesan/Romano cheese mix. Yeah, the stuff you sprinkle on your spaghetti.
  • Ke11yJo
    Ke11yJo Posts: 141
    Instead of steaming them, roast them. Put on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil on them. Sprinkle salt and pepper and some minced garlic. Roast at 425 for 20-25 minutes or so (watch them to see when they start to turn brown at the ends but not burn). Pull them out, squeeze half a lemon over them and voila.

    If you've never done this before, I promise you'll never want to steam vegetables again.

    This idea I am absolutely trying!! Sounds wonderful.

    Terrific idea for a thread :flowerforyou:
  • mommanurse33
    mommanurse33 Posts: 189 Member
    I steam broccoli and then toss it with a little balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and some parm cheese. Yumm! Like the idea of roasting, too.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    toss with olive oil, salt, pepper & garlic powder. done.

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