what can I put on my veggies?

babybellyfat
babybellyfat Posts: 1,102 Member
edited October 4 in Food and Nutrition
Hey guys I hate eating veggies, steam or boil and I have nothing on them. What can I put on them that low cal and carb?

I got hummus which I like anything else?
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  • Mmmary212
    Mmmary212 Posts: 410 Member
    Friends don't let friends eat vegetables without butter. Use butter.
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
    Try some of these:
    Salsa
    Italian spice blend
    indian curry spice
    Jamaican jerk seasoning
    fat free sour cream
    a tbsp or two of cream of mushroom soup
    parmesan or romano cheese
    low fat salad dressing (reallly!)
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    I LOVE emeril's original essence on steamed broccoli & cauliflower.... also, fat free or reduced fat parmesan is a great option! salt & pepper are also always great. I don't use butter.
  • voluptuous_veggie
    voluptuous_veggie Posts: 476 Member
    Why can't you just add some herbs and spices? That way you aren't adding anything fatty, like oil or butter.
  • eeebee
    eeebee Posts: 471 Member
    Light philadelphia with garlic and herbs - it's so good with steamed leeks, spinach, fine beans etc.

    Garlic salt/Garlic pepper/Garlic granules.

    Garlic olive oil (can you tell i am a huge fan of garlic-izing my veggies?)

    Sauteed lean bacon or ham or some finely chopped chorizo, then mix the steamed veggies into the pan.

    Chopped spring onions/scallions, sauteed in rapeseed or olive oil.
  • JulieBoBoo
    JulieBoBoo Posts: 642
    butter or olive oil. Just a bit goes a long long way and healthy fats are good for you.
  • brooklynsfinestballerina
    brooklynsfinestballerina Posts: 136
    I always put salsa on mine. And if you don't like spicy food, you can buy the mild kind(:
  • shannon121278
    shannon121278 Posts: 357
    Hey guys I hate eating veggies, steam or boil and I have nothing on them. What can I put on them that low cal and carb?

    I got hummus which I like anything else?

    You could try like reduced fat cheeses? Or different spices. They usually don't have lots of calories if any. Garlic, onion powder, etc. I use sea salt and pepper sometimes. Certain vegetables are good sweetened, such as peas or corn, and I used to add sugar, so maybe like a low calorie sweetener such as splenda.
  • kykykenna
    kykykenna Posts: 656 Member
    I use stinky cheese. :) (grated parmasean)
  • mmerchant
    mmerchant Posts: 1 Member
    Low carb, you can saute' in olive oil. Good heart healthy oil and omega 3's.
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    Why can't you just add some herbs and spices? That way you aren't adding anything fatty, like oil or butter.

    This.

    I toss mine in coconut oil, just a little, and then toss them in chili pepper, cayenne, salt, and pepper and roast them. OMG delicious.
  • eeebee
    eeebee Posts: 471 Member
    Also try mixing your cooked vegetables into an egg white omlette? The whites are fat free and super low calorie...with some reduced fat cheese melted in? Thats a whole meal and healthy too :)
  • Juliebean_1027
    Juliebean_1027 Posts: 713 Member
    I LOVE the laughing cow cheese wedges with carrots. I get the plain light swiss one for carrots, and sometimes switch it up and get the light blue cheese one for celery and broccoli. They're only 35 calories each and a little goes a long way.
  • voluptuous_veggie
    voluptuous_veggie Posts: 476 Member
    butter or olive oil. Just a bit goes a long long way and healthy fats are good for you.

    Olive oil, okay. But since when does butter have healthy fats in it? Just one tablespoon has 7 grams of sat. fat in it...your daily intake should be no more than 10!
  • CocoSchnell
    CocoSchnell Posts: 3
    Garlic Powder, sea salt, cracked pepper! Or just HOT SAUCE! Great for the metabolism.
  • Angelabec
    Angelabec Posts: 505 Member
    I like the low fat cheeses too, any kind of light cream cheese makes a lovely sauce for pasta or veggies, and is super easy, just melt it in the pan :o)
  • felicityksr
    felicityksr Posts: 208 Member
    I mix a little Philadelphia Cooking Creme into mine. They have several flavors and it is delicious. Doesn't take much.
  • groomchick
    groomchick Posts: 610 Member
    I can't believe it's not butter spray!!
  • BodybyPlants
    BodybyPlants Posts: 76 Member
    SALSA!!!!! It bumps up the nutrition and flavor!!! But be careful with the high sodium content!
  • MrsNoir
    MrsNoir Posts: 236 Member
    I use salt and blaack pepper, in fact the second helps slimming. But I can't have asparagus, unless they are combined with my own homemade mayonnaise, same goes with green beans. If you go into my diary you can check how many calories it has. :)
  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
    My husband loves this: I cook with it but I dont eat it directly on food. So far, everyone that I know who has tried it, loves it. It makes it taste like bacon...LOL

    http://www.baconsalt.com/
  • Mmmary212
    Mmmary212 Posts: 410 Member
    butter or olive oil. Just a bit goes a long long way and healthy fats are good for you.

    Olive oil, okay. But since when does butter have healthy fats in it? Just one tablespoon has 7 grams of sat. fat in it...your daily intake should be no more than 10!

    Saturated fats are not bad for you, dont believe the hype. Dont eat anything "fat free" that's the wrong path to take. Fat does not make one fat...
  • kristelpoole
    kristelpoole Posts: 440 Member
    Olive oil, garlic, basil, salt and pepper for an italian style veggie
    Olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic and pepper for greek
    Sesame oil, red pepper flakes and soy sauce for an asian flavor
    Miso, soy sauce and onions (great with eggplant, beans, etc)
    A dab of butter, salt and pepper
    Cumin, epazote, ancho chili powder to go Mexican

    So many options. Go to a spice store like Penzey's and just ask them for ideas. :)
  • kmbrooks15
    kmbrooks15 Posts: 941 Member
    My kids hate broccoli, but they will down it like crazy if I just add some garlic salt or onion salt. Lemon pepper, Lawry's, pretty much any seasoning you like. I have a seasoning called Everglades that I like to use, too, on meat and veggies. It's strong, so you don't need much. You can't find it in grocery stores outside of Florida, but you can order it online at evergladesseasoning.com (they have an MSG-free version if you prefer it). A little of your favorite seasoning can go a long way toward making veggies more palatable. A touch of butter won't hurt either as long as you control the portion and don't go overboard. You do need some fats in your diet, and often when we are trying to eat healthy, it's easy to neglect that.
  • Punkedpoetess
    Punkedpoetess Posts: 633 Member
    Here are some favorites of mine.

    * Olive oil (I only use 1 tsp or so on my veggies, a little bit goes a long way) garlic powder, italian seasoning, cracked pepper, and sea salt. Great on most vegetables.

    * Cajun seasoning and 1 tsp of canola oil (love this on spinach)

    * Balsamic vinegar and 1 tsp of olive oil (great on cooked greens such as spinach and kale)

    * Salsa (I do this on green beans sometimes)

    * 1 tsp of olive oil and garlic or a squeeze of lemon.

    * Low fat cheese is good on broccoli or cauliflower.

    * Soy sauce mixed with a small amount of garlic powder or powdered ginger for an asian sauce. Great for stir fry types of veggies or broccoli.

    BTW, I would not call butter a healthy fat due to the high levels of saturated fat. If using saturated fats, plant based ones like coconut oil are better for your body. However a small amount is good on veggies every now and then. Personally I rarely use butter on my veggies these days and stick to olive oil and canola oil mostly since they have mostly unsaturated fats which are better for your body.
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    I use the low cal butter spray and a light sprinkle of fleur de sel
  • voluptuous_veggie
    voluptuous_veggie Posts: 476 Member
    butter or olive oil. Just a bit goes a long long way and healthy fats are good for you.

    Olive oil, okay. But since when does butter have healthy fats in it? Just one tablespoon has 7 grams of sat. fat in it...your daily intake should be no more than 10!

    Saturated fats are not bad for you, dont believe the hype. Dont eat anything "fat free" that's the wrong path to take. Fat does not make one fat...

    Saturated fats are not bad for you? Well, I guess my Masters in Dietetics and Nutrition was all hocus pocus then, because that's sure as hell not what the research states! But I'm sure you know much more about it than me.
  • kristelpoole
    kristelpoole Posts: 440 Member
    SALSA!!!!! It bumps up the nutrition and flavor!!! But be careful with the high sodium content!

    Make your own salsa! It's so easy and it can have zero sodium if you want. Just start with the basics of tomato, onion, cucumber and/or green pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic and lime. Add some cumin and ancho chili powder if you want. So delicious!
  • Meathead76
    Meathead76 Posts: 2
    Try roasting them instead, it brings out the natural sugars of the vegetables (especially if you let them get a little crispy). Just toss them in a little olive oil & salt and pepper, maybe some herbs, if you feel like it -- I also like to toss some nutritional yeast in there for extra vitamins. Throw them in the oven between 350 and 400F for about 1/2 an hour.
    Root vegetables you would want to cover at first, and then uncover for the last bit (they might take a bit longer than 1/2 an hour). But you can do cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts, etc. uncovered (these are also really good tosed w/ a mixture of sesame oil and tamari and nutritional yeast before roasting) on a baking sheet -- parchment paper helps them to not burn to the pan and then you get the tasty caramel roasted veg bottoms.

    I used to not like vegetables either, and part of it was the texture that steaming and boiling gives them. (Also, boiling removes most of the nutrients into the water, which kind of negates the point of eating vegetables...)

    oh, and also I don't really like cooking and have found this is the fastest, least fussy way to make vegetables.
  • Mmmary212
    Mmmary212 Posts: 410 Member
    butter or olive oil. Just a bit goes a long long way and healthy fats are good for you.

    Olive oil, okay. But since when does butter have healthy fats in it? Just one tablespoon has 7 grams of sat. fat in it...your daily intake should be no more than 10!

    Saturated fats are not bad for you, dont believe the hype. Dont eat anything "fat free" that's the wrong path to take. Fat does not make one fat...

    Saturated fats are not bad for you? Well, I guess my Masters in Dietetics and Nutrition was all hocus pocus then, because that's sure as hell not what the research states! But I'm sure you know much more about it than me.

    And much of what's taught is old and outdated information. Go ahead, eat low fat foods, I'll stick to my coconut oil that's chuck full of saturated fat. It makes me just so gosh darn happy!
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