what is your go-to sauce or seasoning to put on cooked veggies?

trinabot19
trinabot19 Posts: 37 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Im trying to eat more veggies and im getting better..Im looking for a type of seasoning or sauce I can use that will be low cal and easy...something that I can just drizzle or sprinkle onto my veggies, something already prepared that I can buy and not have to make?
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  • noclady1995
    noclady1995 Posts: 452 Member
    I no longer worry about low cal or low fat for veggie sauces/seasoning as I'm now keto. But when I was flexible dieting I used any of the Mrs. Dash seasonings, butter seasoning, fat free ranch or Italian. But I usually like veggies plain these days.
  • VividDawn
    VividDawn Posts: 111 Member
    Mrs Dash is awesome!
    I'm trying to gain weight, so everything I use you wouldn't want LOL
    For fresh/raw veggies, I like Ranch dressing (you could use Lite), or hummus. Sabra brand hummus is good...I like the Roasted Pine Nut.
  • Zewwy
    Zewwy Posts: 11 Member
    Salted butter, does that count? Lol There is no other like it...
  • lenoresdream
    lenoresdream Posts: 522 Member
    Vivy913 wrote: »
    Mrs Dash is awesome!
    I'm trying to gain weight, so everything I use you wouldn't want LOL
    For fresh/raw veggies, I like Ranch dressing (you could use Lite), or hummus. Sabra brand hummus is good...I like the Roasted Pine Nut.

    YaSSSS roasted pine nut hummus!!
  • MakePeasNotWar
    MakePeasNotWar Posts: 1,329 Member
    Chili powder or Italian herb blend are my favourites, and add only a few extra calories.
  • bellabonbons
    bellabonbons Posts: 705 Member
    Organic tamari sauce, chili powder, and since we need fat to lose weight, I always add some mayonnaise with fresh herbs. I consult with a registered dietician. She advised me to be certain to add fat to my diet as it helps to lose weight.
  • BigCatMike
    BigCatMike Posts: 2 Member
    Johnny's Seasoning Salt is my go-to seasoning for just about everything I cook. Great stuff. If not available locally, it is available via the company's website.
  • AmazonMayan
    AmazonMayan Posts: 1,168 Member
    Cook the veggies with some garlic, salt and pepper. Fresh chopped, jarred or powdered garlic all work.

    I'm not a fan of Mrs Dash - I've tried but it lacks much flavor. Then again, I like bold flavors so..... chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne is awesome on green beans, asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, carrots, peppers, etc. Leave off cayenne if you don't like spicy. Sprinkle on spices and roast. So good.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Hot sauce and taco seasoning! I like the cholula and la morena chipotle sauces. Almost no calories
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,641 Member
    what is your go-to sauce or seasoning to put on cooked veggies?

    Salt.

    I don't care for sauces very much ... never have. And I really like the flavour of veggies ... always have. :)
  • lilligraz22
    lilligraz22 Posts: 183 Member
    0 fat Greek yogurt, dill, mustard and red onion.
    Excellent on practically everything. I would leave store bought and make your own.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    little soy sauce and sliced fresh garlic

    tony chachere's and butter
  • thenewkayla
    thenewkayla Posts: 313 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    what is your go-to sauce or seasoning to put on cooked veggies?

    Salt.

    I don't care for sauces very much ... never have. And I really like the flavour of veggies ... always have. :)

    This but mine is just a little pepper
  • bioklutz
    bioklutz Posts: 1,365 Member
    Stubb's green chili anytime sauce (my favorite atm!), hot sauce, balsamic vinegar.
  • magicpickles
    magicpickles Posts: 286 Member
    Lemon :-)
  • aeb09
    aeb09 Posts: 424 Member
    Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a little parmesan cheese. Works great on any vegetable before roasting, especially broccoli.
  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
    Kraft Fat-Free Thousand Island dressing.
  • leahkathleen13
    leahkathleen13 Posts: 272 Member
    Hot sauce, olive oil mayo, opa ranch dressing, mustard, soy sauce ( it's salty tho).
  • DaddieCat
    DaddieCat Posts: 3,643 Member
    Bragg's... it's my favorite and the spray bottle makes it so convenient.
  • justlosingtheweight
    justlosingtheweight Posts: 51 Member
    Have you tried cooking up some stir fry veggies? Its my go to easy meal, I buy a sachet of chow mein sauce or black bean sauce etc which range from 50-80 cal per half sachet, spray the pan with light cooking spray 1 cal per spray and fry the stir fry veggies up and add the sauce and usually add chopped chicken breast to it. You can buy packets if stir fry vegetables cheap too :)
  • Ladecola
    Ladecola Posts: 1 Member
    Braggs amino acids and adobo (red cap) along w fresh garlic and herbs are my favorite seasoning for veg and meats for that matter. Braggs is amino acid soy substitute! It makes everything yummy! Also a little pink salt. Frank's hot sauce too! Coconut oil is my oil go to. Good luck!
  • healthygreek
    healthygreek Posts: 2,137 Member
    Usually garlic and onion powder and red pepper flakes, salt/pepper and olive oil.
  • Strawblackcat
    Strawblackcat Posts: 944 Member
    I love a mixture of nutritional yeast and Himalayan pink salt. It's dairy-free cheeze-y goodness!
  • realcalm
    realcalm Posts: 63 Member
    For only 40 cals you can start with a tsp of extra virgin olive oil. Sauté onion, carrot, celery - whichever of these you have. When they have started to caramelize, add whatever other veggies are on hand. Mushrooms, squash, spinach..:. And tofu. Add some cooking spray if the are starting to stick. Season with mrs dash.
  • 031sandy
    031sandy Posts: 13 Member
    Yum. Roasted red pepper dip
  • margaretlouise123
    margaretlouise123 Posts: 56 Member
    Black onion seeds and when cooking veggies I add some chilli powder an garlic ginger paste and tiny bit of turmeric for its health benefits
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    EVOO & balsamic vinegar!
  • ForecasterJason
    ForecasterJason Posts: 2,577 Member
    Usually just salt
  • Rabbitsocksgardener
    Rabbitsocksgardener Posts: 74 Member
    I use Sriracha sauce a lot on blander veg like carrots and cauliflower. I also buy those spice blends that are "vegetable seasoning"!
  • wtliftchick
    wtliftchick Posts: 84 Member
    Garlic and olive oil. Or plain with salt. I also like broccoli steamed and then a side of vinaigrette to dip. I use less if I dip it vs. Pour on top as I cook.

    Cream of anything soup is good if you are trying to get yourself to start eating veggies but don't really love them yet. Mix it with broccoli or carrots or asparagus or green beans.

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