How do you eat your veggies?

JenMarie8781
JenMarie8781 Posts: 377 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I like most veggies cooked but there are only a few I can eat raw without dressing or anything. And I am trying to avoid dressing and dips because those just add a lot of extra sodium. So I need some ideas on how to make them taste better without adding a lot of extra calories or sodium!
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  • shaynak112
    shaynak112 Posts: 751 Member
    Spices galore! I never thought I liked veggies but YUM now I do!
    Lots of spices - cayenne, garlic salt or powder, onion salt or powder, lemon pepper, paprika, regular pepper.
    Usually we steam them.
  • JenMarie8781
    JenMarie8781 Posts: 377 Member
    bump
  • aproc
    aproc Posts: 1,033 Member
    I steam my veggies ahead of time. When I want extra flavor then I will reheat them and throw them on a skillet with some liquid aminos (soy sauce alternative), chilli powder, and pepper.
  • 10acity
    10acity Posts: 798 Member
    I've recently become obsessed with roasting veggies-- especially asparagus and broccoli. I just spray with a little olive oil and use a bunch of freshly ground salt & black pepper-- sodium isn't a huge concern for me, but I do sometimes forgo the salt and they're still delicious. I also sometimes squeeze some lemon or lime juice on top. Fantastic.
  • PeachyPlum
    PeachyPlum Posts: 1,243 Member
    On the grill!
  • Matt_Wild
    Matt_Wild Posts: 2,673 Member
    Mine is usually frozen Spinach cooked in the micro for 6 with a sprinkling of garlic on to bring out the zing. Same can apply to broccoli too.
  • ready2tryagain42
    ready2tryagain42 Posts: 202
    In stir frys, on the grill, raw, etc. Love veggies...Going to the Farmer's Market again this weekend to stock up. Bring on the eggplant!
  • AmelodyAngel
    AmelodyAngel Posts: 152 Member
    I am not a fan of vegetables so I put them in a green smoothie and it is great. 1/3 green vegetables, 1/3 fruit and 1/3 water.
    Currently I am doing Kale, Spinach, Watermelon, Pineapple and a squeeze of lemon!
  • PittShkr
    PittShkr Posts: 1,000 Member
    insert vegetables into mouth and chew.


    anyway
  • AmyBeth719
    AmyBeth719 Posts: 184 Member
    Any way I can get them! ;o)
  • poshcouture
    poshcouture Posts: 610
    In my protein shakes, salads, combine them with quinoa
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    salt, pepper, garlic powder, spritz of olive oil
  • myak623
    myak623 Posts: 615 Member
    Most of the time we just roast them with a little olive oil and salt.
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    I like to steam mine or sautee them. I also like to toss in non-salt spices for extra flavor. Good stuff.
  • LaSweetMini
    LaSweetMini Posts: 157 Member
    Steamed with lemon juice and pepper
  • mrmanmeat
    mrmanmeat Posts: 1,968 Member
    I like most veggies cooked but there are only a few I can eat raw without dressing or anything. And I am trying to avoid dressing and dips because those just add a lot of extra sodium. So I need some ideas on how to make them taste better without adding a lot of extra calories or sodium!

    Why can't you eat the others raw?

    I eat them all raw or steamed.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    I just posted this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/612446-just-grilled-lemon-garlic-artichoke-hearts-crazy-good
    Let me know if you try it!
    :)MinMin
  • bleumanchu
    bleumanchu Posts: 23 Member
    I've been roasting tons of veggies in the oven, typically without any oil, and sprinkled with whatever spice suits my current whims--pepper, cayenne, curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chili powder, etc. Zucchini, acorn squash, brussel sprouts, and asparagus get this treatment with varying degrees of spice. Spinach and broccoli I eat raw or lightly steamed. Kale I either steam or chop very finely and eat raw with a bit of lemon juice and some of the above spices.
  • simonek91
    simonek91 Posts: 18
    I really love mine raw (especially salads). A great way to add flavor without many calories is by adding a little lemon juice, pepper (and salt, if you must) and a dash of lite olive oil.
  • Abells
    Abells Posts: 756 Member
    usually with a fork when i'm feeling civilized





    pop those bad boys on the grill with some spices and garlic waaaapooosh!
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    usually with a fork. some with a spoon. some with my hands.
  • theberg
    theberg Posts: 80
    I eat most of mine raw in the form of a salad. I hate steamed veggies though. Most of the time, if I cook them, they will be oven roasted with a bit of olive oil.
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    Try hummus -- it's delish!!
  • missgabriella22
    missgabriella22 Posts: 30
    I use very little olive oil, and garlic to sautee them. Great with broccoli and brussel sprouts!
  • garnet1483
    garnet1483 Posts: 249 Member
    Most veggies, if I like them in any way, I like to eat raw and fresh. Sometimes with the sparest bit of dressing. I've been eating approximately a cup of broccoli, ten cherry tomatoes, and a dozen baby carrots with lunch lately, and for all of that use less than a tablespoon of dressing to dip. When you limit it to that little, the impact is not so much.

    DH's preferred way of eating veggies, though, is roasting with spices, as others have mentioned. His new favorite thing is roasted asparagus with a tiny bit of parmesan cheese and garlic salt.

    Veggies I don't like I'll mince and put into stews and soups and casseroles, where I won't taste them or get the texture, but they help to bulk up the dish with something that's not fatty or carb loaded.
  • sthrnchick
    sthrnchick Posts: 771
    I eat most veggies raw... I like the crunch. If i do cook them, they are usually steamed with a little garlic.
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    usually with a fork when i'm feeling civilized





    pop those bad boys on the grill with some spices and garlic waaaapooosh!

    Don't lie. I know you don't own a fork.
  • freezingmoon
    freezingmoon Posts: 33
    there's nothing wrong with adding condiments to your raw veggies! just try for options like lime juice/lemon juice, spices, mustard, and vinegars. here are some recipes i make since i've been on/off raw vegan

    SALSA FRESCA: raw tomatoes, onions, chilis all diced, lime juice and cilantro. sometimes i add diced mango or pineapple

    COLE SLAW: raw cabbage and carrots, with vinegar and very light mayo and mustard

    BEET SALAD: raw red and golden beets with walnuts, light vinaigrette

    RAW BRUSCHETTA: make your favorite bruschetta recipe (mine is diced tomatoes, onions, oregano, s&p) and instead of putting it on toast lay it on raw cucumber slices. it's delicious and super healthy.
  • kimberc
    kimberc Posts: 7
    This is exactly what I was going to post! I have discovered roasted vegetables are great! I especially love carrots, green beans, asparagus and even broccoli this way (olive oil, salt, pepper, or lemon pepper). They are delicious!
  • TKHappy
    TKHappy Posts: 659 Member
    Ms. Dash is a vegetables best friend!! I steam mine or grill them!! :)

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