Bored with veggies... Need ideas!

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  • Amitysk
    Amitysk Posts: 705 Member
    I know what you mean! I came across a recipe for roasted radishes. What?? I am going to give them a try. Supposedly delicious.
  • AmazonMayan
    AmazonMayan Posts: 1,168 Member
    edited February 2015
    Roasted radishes are yummy! I tried them for the first time this past week and I'm hooked.

    Edited to add...I've always eaten radishes and loved them. Cooking changes them into something else very lovely.
  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    Buffalo cauliflower bites.

    Green beans, steamed the coated in melted butter, salt and McCormick lemon pepper seasoning
  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    I make pot sticker filling...which is amazing!.....ground turkey, a bag of coleslaw mix (just shredded cabbage...but its ready to go), ginger, onion, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    These are probably covered upthread, but a lot of my staples are the same as yours, which I mix in throughout the year, but I try to focus a lot on seasonal veggies to keep it fresh. I find during the summer I get excited as each new thing comes out.

    Right now that means lots of cabbage, winter squash, and root veggies. Roasted turnips and beets, celeriac, parsnips and carrots in various mixed. Radishes I prefer raw, but I add them as a side or on a salad. Cabbage is nice panfried with apples and onions. Spaghetti squash is of course nice used in ways you might use pasta, but also just with some feta and a bit of butter and herbs as a side. I love roasted or mashed winter squash (I got pumpkins from my CSA so have been doing them, but acorn is my favorite and delicata is the easiest).

    I also like a variety of greens or green-like things--bok choi, endive, radicchio (perhaps not as kid friendly, depending), beet or turnip greens, collards, spinach, and chard and, of course, kale (also likely not as kid friendly). Roasted eggplant is good, but the best ways are higher calorie, IMO. Lately I've been finding any veggie mix better if I add some fennel, also.
  • bonniedalberg
    bonniedalberg Posts: 33
    Have you tried pickled vegetables? It's super popular in the south! We can and pickle everything. Carrots and okra are some of my favorite pickled vegetables.
  • michellesz
    michellesz Posts: 429 Member
    I have a six year old & besides the veggies you mentioned, some of her favorites are: mini corn on the cob with cob holders (makes it fun). Zucchini & squash lightly sauteed in a little EVOO with garlic powder & sprinkle of lawrys seasoning salt (lightly) & dash of pepper. Says it tastes like candy. Also loves asparagus. Also carrots cooked & lightly drizzled with honey or a drizzle of syrup or sprinkle of brown sugar on top. Made all ways and adds just a little extra sweet flavor.
  • Cannotpickname
    Cannotpickname Posts: 9 Member
    Carrot salad (it's pretty, but probably not so kid-friendly):
    http://www.feastingathome.com/2014/06/shaved-carrot-salad-with-pistachio.html

    Candied sweet potatoes with pineapple:
    http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/RecipePage.aspx?recipeId=99811

    And I can't access this link, but saved it in my healthy eating Google Drive spreadsheet... something about a veggie cheatsheet:
    http://highhopeswellness.weebly.com/2/post/2012/05/veggie-flavor-familiescooking-cheat-sheetyoure-welcome-taste-buds.html
  • ericaeast92
    ericaeast92 Posts: 16 Member
    Mushrooms, sauteed in broth or olive oil
    Beets, canned
    Sweet Potatoes, baked as fries
    Kale chips, baked
    Incorporate veggies into sauces/salsa/hummus
    Spaghetti squash
  • irishladyo
    irishladyo Posts: 46 Member
    Any squash - poke with a knife and cook for a couple minutes in the microwave to soften (I do this because cooking completely raw in the oven takes too long). Cut them in half, get rid of the seeds. Lightly coat with olive oil (I put a little bit of butter in the middle and baste with it as they cook, the small amount of butter compared to the whole squash shouldn't ruin your diet). Coat with whatever else you like. I make some with Honey and rosemary. I make others with garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper. I've stuffed them with different mixes. Put On the oven on the middle rack around 300-350 degrees until cooked enough for your taste. Squash cooked this way is awesome (especially spaghetti squash)
  • shanteaurachel
    shanteaurachel Posts: 1
    Spaghetti squash.
    It's amazing
  • Elainejk21
    Elainejk21 Posts: 121 Member
    My meat-loving bf asks me to make this veggie chili often. I think it's pretty tasty, too. TONS of veggies (I use food processor to chop finely). I do omit the white wine, lemon juice, and tri-blend beans.

    http://theleancleaneatingmachine.com/2014/01/19/hearty-healthy-veggie-chili/
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Pick out a vegetable you have never eaten before from the grocer's then google or pinterest a recipe.

    This past week I had a roasted whole cauliflower, and this weekend it was asparagus spears. I melted butter and added minced garlic for the asparagus.

    For children, cheesy dips or french dressing makes the vegetables more appealing. Toothpicks, chopsticks, and kabob sticks can encourage some fun with the veggies.

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  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Oh, and pick FRESH. It makes all the difference.
    That, or frozen.
  • pescetarian_love
    pescetarian_love Posts: 64 Member
    I have been pre making a few meals at a time with stuffed bell peppers, you can stuff anything in there and put in the oven at 350 and BOOM! Instant dinner/lunch. Lately my favorite has been rice, black beans, chicken, vegan cheese and sour cream, yums.
  • MeiannaLee
    MeiannaLee Posts: 338 Member
    What about spaghetti squash with tomatoes and parmesan cheese?
    Or bean soup with veggies.
    Chile?
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