Love a veg!

suntomoon
suntomoon Posts: 25
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
I am having a love affair w green beans right now. A humble, earthy veg that - when cooked well- elevates my spirit and reminds me that we are both from nature. I boil an inch of water in a pot then toss in the beans (stems removed) give it just a few minutes (3? 5? Depending on the amount) and then enjoy naked or with a smidge of butter and sea salt. I have even thrown a handful in my morning smoothie/chewy and revelled in all that nutrition in the simple bean. How about you?

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  • tat2cookie
    tat2cookie Posts: 1,899 Member
    I'm head over heals in love with kale! I love it sautéed, mixed with scrambled eggs, juiced, in my smoothies, as a salad (I learned the trick is messaging it first). I seriously can't get enough of it!!!
  • MamaRiss
    MamaRiss Posts: 481 Member
    Add some sauteed mushrooms and garlic to those green beans, amazing. And roasted brocolli with olive oil, garlic, a sprinkling of nutmeg, and some fresh grated parmesan, so perfect
  • suntomoon
    suntomoon Posts: 25
    Thanks gals! I have not thought of roasting broccoli - suppose it never lasts long enough! Roasted cauliflower everything in season.

    By the way my chiro told me about using the kale leaves and massaging them - but he THREW THE STEMS AWAY! Horrors! they make the best soup.

    What else do you love on its own - especially if it can be carried for a snack? currently I am toting sugar snap peas but they have to be really fresh!
  • tinascar2015
    tinascar2015 Posts: 413 Member
    Green beans have always been my favorite, and I'm going to be growing a lot more of them this summer. Roasted broccoli and cauliflower are great, too, but wow -- I've developed a real love of roasted (just w/salt and pepper) butternut squash, which makes a really nice, filling, high fiber snack.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    I wasn't aware that other vegetables were vain.

    interesting- I'll take that into account next time I'm shopping.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Yes, to roasted broccoli!! That's been my craving for the past few weeks. Cauliflower, carrots, cabbage and broccoli are my favorites roasted.

    I love vegetables. I can't think of a single vegetable I don't like at all. I prefer most cooked to raw, but I love red pepper, carrots, celery and jicama dipped in hummus, pb or spinach dip.
  • suntomoon
    suntomoon Posts: 25
    Great ideas! thanks everyone!
  • many_splendored
    many_splendored Posts: 113 Member
    Mini sweet peppers are delightful.
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    Our family is addicted to radishes right now, of all things. I make a little salad by first slicing them super thin on the mandolin. Then I salt them and let them sweat for about 15-20 minutes. Finally, I toss them with rice vinegar and a little bit of toasted sesame oil. It has the most amazing Asian flavor. We seriously cannot get enough of this super-healthy salad. We are eating it every single day. You should see the clerk's face at the grocery store when I buy seven bags of radishes every week!
  • AngryViking1970
    AngryViking1970 Posts: 2,847 Member
    Roasted broccoli tossed in some red pepper hummus and lemon juice might be my favorite thing ever.
  • Birdie1952
    Birdie1952 Posts: 48 Member
    yayamom3 wrote: »
    Our family is addicted to radishes right now, of all things. I make a little salad by first slicing them super thin on the mandolin. Then I salt them and let them sweat for about 15-20 minutes. Finally, I toss them with rice vinegar and a little bit of toasted sesame oil. It has the most amazing Asian flavor. We seriously cannot get enough of this super-healthy salad. We are eating it every single day. You should see the clerk's face at the grocery store when I buy seven bags of radishes every week!

    Have you tried roasting them? They are absolutely wonderful. I cut them in half, toss in EVOO & salt. Put them cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 12 to 15 minutes (like you would a brussel sprout, which are also yummy). The cut side gets all carmalized, they are the perfect side dish to any meat.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Birdie1952 wrote: »
    yayamom3 wrote: »
    Our family is addicted to radishes right now, of all things. I make a little salad by first slicing them super thin on the mandolin. Then I salt them and let them sweat for about 15-20 minutes. Finally, I toss them with rice vinegar and a little bit of toasted sesame oil. It has the most amazing Asian flavor. We seriously cannot get enough of this super-healthy salad. We are eating it every single day. You should see the clerk's face at the grocery store when I buy seven bags of radishes every week!

    Have you tried roasting them? They are absolutely wonderful. I cut them in half, toss in EVOO & salt. Put them cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 12 to 15 minutes (like you would a brussel sprout, which are also yummy). The cut side gets all carmalized, they are the perfect side dish to any meat.

    They are also good in stir fry.
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    Birdie1952 wrote: »
    yayamom3 wrote: »
    Our family is addicted to radishes right now, of all things. I make a little salad by first slicing them super thin on the mandolin. Then I salt them and let them sweat for about 15-20 minutes. Finally, I toss them with rice vinegar and a little bit of toasted sesame oil. It has the most amazing Asian flavor. We seriously cannot get enough of this super-healthy salad. We are eating it every single day. You should see the clerk's face at the grocery store when I buy seven bags of radishes every week!

    Have you tried roasting them? They are absolutely wonderful. I cut them in half, toss in EVOO & salt. Put them cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 12 to 15 minutes (like you would a brussel sprout, which are also yummy). The cut side gets all carmalized, they are the perfect side dish to any meat.

    I've actually been meaning to try it. Thanks for the directions:)
  • lngrunert
    lngrunert Posts: 204 Member
    Roasted brussel sprouts and asparagus!
  • suntomoon
    suntomoon Posts: 25
    Thanks for the radish idea - never had them but will now!!
  • suntomoon
    suntomoon Posts: 25
    Today I was back with a green shake after 5 days with a GI bug and the BRAT dies (bananas, rice, apple, tea) and it tasted LIKE SPRING! cup of baby spinach, handful of parsley, 2/3 c frozen blueberries, 7 macadamia nuts, cinnamon, ginger root and unsweetened almond milk. My body feels like its healing from within! Have a great day everyone.
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