What is your favorite veggie side

AngelLittle
AngelLittle Posts: 25 Member
edited September 25 in Recipes
I've been challenged by my trainer to have no carbs in my last meal and to have my healthy carbs earlier in the day. No problem! I'm an oatmeal nut so have that for breakfast then usually something with my lunch but I'm about tired of a meat and veggie or salad for dinner since I make it the EXACT same way every night (hey it's simple and there is no thought required). :)

Plus I'm about 50 calories shy of my 1200 at end of day and would rather go a little over than a little under.

So my question is - What is your favorite veggie side?
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  • ambie35
    ambie35 Posts: 853 Member
    I love to cook up zucchini and cherry tomato's. I just put a drop of olive oil in the pan and they turn out amazing!
  • mandamama
    mandamama Posts: 250
    I love a baby spinach salad, with chunks of apple, red and orange peppers, a little bit of chunked cheese and usually a raspbery vinagrette dressing yum.
  • mandamama
    mandamama Posts: 250
    Yummy AND pretty!
  • grandpah52
    grandpah52 Posts: 2
    how do you prepare the zucchini and tomatoes?
  • MyNameIsNotBob
    MyNameIsNotBob Posts: 565 Member
    On busy nights, my go-to veggie side is a cup of steamed spinach with apple cider vinegar. Or some sliced cukes & onions with lots of pepper and apple cider vinegar. Think I might have one or both with tonight's dinner!
  • kittyloo123
    kittyloo123 Posts: 300 Member
    zucchini, or eggplant,or you pick the veggies, grilled on the george foreman grill, topped with a tbs. of pesto.
  • GorillaNJ
    GorillaNJ Posts: 4,024 Member
    Well i see my favorite grilled Zucchini has already been mentioned...

    so i will go with my quick and easy birdseye steam fresh veggies... ANY of them. I love the peas or the broccoli... they come out so good in the steam bag... 5 minutes in the microwave. I never made anything in the microwave but these things made me change my mind.
  • loro1971
    loro1971 Posts: 135
    fresh red peppers. grilled asparagus,zucchini in everything, arugula salads(and on sandwiches) and mushrooms(especially baby bellas) and sauteed bok choy with garlic and olive oil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    I love cutting mushrooms in half, suatee them in some low sodium chicken broth and garlic...mmmmm
  • crissi66
    crissi66 Posts: 98
    I love sauteed french cut string beans with a little chicken stock . not to salty just enough flavor :)
    same goes for broccolli
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    This time of year I usually make boiled/steamed frozen broccoli or green beans (regular or french cut). Every once in a while we'll have corn or broccoli with cheese sauce. In the summer months, I tend to make more salads.
    Something I haven't made for a while but might pick up tonight is broccoli slaw - I don't like it raw as it's a bit too chewy so instead I'll saute it witha bit of garlic and onion in olive oil. Yum!!
  • ka_42
    ka_42 Posts: 720 Member
    Steamed broccoli is my favorite!
  • marindak
    marindak Posts: 168
    french cut green beens with a tad of olive oil and garlic. Boil all the juice down. YUMMMMY!!!!! :heart: :heart:
  • susiewusie
    susiewusie Posts: 432 Member
    Petit pois lightly crushed with some fresh mint ,or caulifower .
  • Holton
    Holton Posts: 1,018
    Asparagus roasted in the oven, with a drizzle of olive oil. YUM.
  • AngelLittle
    AngelLittle Posts: 25 Member
    thank you everyone going to try a number of these!!
  • AngelLittle
    AngelLittle Posts: 25 Member
    What is Petit pois?
  • AngelLittle
    AngelLittle Posts: 25 Member
    What is Petit pois?
  • foxyforce
    foxyforce Posts: 3,078 Member
    What is Petit pois?

    peas lol
  • Endralo
    Endralo Posts: 8
    Grilled Asparagus and Onions. Also, cut a cabbage into 4ths, wrap them in tin foil and grill--wowza, it's also a treat with BBQ sauce, or just sea salt and vinegar.
  • jeannas
    jeannas Posts: 109 Member
    Bump


    These all sound delicious.
  • Newmammaluv
    Newmammaluv Posts: 379 Member
    I've really gotten into steamed haricots verts or petite green beans. They have a little more delicate taste and they are super thin so they cook up quickly.
  • swimmermama
    swimmermama Posts: 526 Member
    I love a baby spinach salad, with chunks of apple, red and orange peppers, a little bit of chunked cheese and usually a raspbery vinagrette dressing yum.

    YUM. I would like one of these RIGHT NOW please!! :)
  • Supermel
    Supermel Posts: 612 Member
    I enjoy a veggie sauce for fish or chicken or just to put over quinoa or wild rice. It sautees celery, onion, garlic for a few min in a touch of olive oil. Add in diced peppers and soten slightly. Then add in eggplant and zuchinii and diced tomatoes. Then add in 1/2 cup tomato sauce and parm. cheese and sliced olives. higher in sodium but soo yummy. You can also put this sauce over meat and bake with a bit of low fat mozza on top.
  • cjnorman
    cjnorman Posts: 93
    Just started making baked parsnip chips. Cut thin coat with oil of your choice and bake in the oven until brown on the edges. We have a year round farmers market, so it is nice to have a new way to use root vegetables.
  • Rascl93
    Rascl93 Posts: 9
    I like roasted brussel sprouts - cut in half and roast in a skillet with a little olive oil. Just until brown on the bottom. sometimes I throw in some onions and garlic. YUM
  • buckigirl
    buckigirl Posts: 10
    I love fresh green beans steamed in a pan with pine nuts or almonds. My fav is sliced zucinni and yellow squash with mini peppers (green, red, yellow, and orange) in a basket on the grill...mix in a little oil salt and pepper to taste...AWESOME!
  • stephierue
    stephierue Posts: 110 Member
    I also love fresh or frozen green beans steamed & then tossed in a pan for just 2 minutes or so with a few drops of sesame oil, ginger, soy sauce & a dash of orange juice for some tanginess. I top with sesame seeds too if I have them. The whole family devours them.

    The fresh spinach salad w/craisins, almonds (or any nuts), & raspberry dressing. Sometimes I'll add just a bit of feta or blue cheese.
  • 1crazymom
    1crazymom Posts: 434 Member
    Oven roasted asparagus. A little olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. So good!
  • stargzrlily
    stargzrlily Posts: 83 Member
    Sauteed green beans with sesame oil,garlic and a dash of red pepper flakes. It's spicy but oh so good.
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