need help flavoring veggies !!!!

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  • lluulluu
    lluulluu Posts: 115 Member
    mine too
  • myukniewicz
    myukniewicz Posts: 906 Member
    my favorite way to prepare my green beans (and asparagus, my fave) is to saute it up with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, lemon zest & juice

    it's actually what I had for part of my lunch today :D
  • jenbroussard71
    jenbroussard71 Posts: 281 Member
    Lots of great ideas...bumping for later.
  • FindMeNot
    FindMeNot Posts: 1
    I use Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb Seasoning Blend, Salt-Free. The nice thing about salt free is you can put more seasoning on without over salting..
  • 7funnygirl7
    7funnygirl7 Posts: 1,176
    I eat alot of veggies but I get tired of them so quickly because I find them boring. I need help to flavor them up so I can actually enjoy them. Preferably string beans but I am open to any kind of veggie....please help !
    I like mine with a bit of light ranch dressing on them. I also put it on potatoes & broccoi sometimes too. Love it on my beans though. I do eat my veggies plain usually, but this spices it up. Mmmm
  • CEHayes73
    CEHayes73 Posts: 221 Member
    I really like them stir-fried with a bit of olive oil, and garlic, but if I'm making them plain for my kids, I steam them, and then spritz my portion with an olive oil mister, plus salt and cracked black pepper.
  • Michelle81285
    Michelle81285 Posts: 107
    I made mashed cauliflower last night, pretty much how you make mashed potatoes but I used cooked cauliflower instead and it is really good. I think I even like them more then I like mashed potatoes!
  • jimhowieb
    jimhowieb Posts: 1
    Try chopping some onions and cook them in a little butter in a sauce pan; add some sliced zuchini and a little water, & cook a little more until they start to soften. Cut some tomatoes and add them last since they don't need to cook much. When it's ll hot add some grated cheese and salt to taste. Yumm
  • ishtar13
    ishtar13 Posts: 528 Member
    Adding on to the roasted veggie theme. . .

    With the olive oil, I use

    - Mrs Dash - original or garlic

    Or

    - McCormick's Vegetable Blend seasoning

    Or

    - Garlic & onion powder with basil or thyme or rosemary

    My daughter has a kid's cookbook that has "carrot fries" that are basically strips of carrots, sprinkled with olive oil and rosemary and then baked/roasted.
  • coastiebride1120
    coastiebride1120 Posts: 51 Member
    I steam all my veggies and add spices mostly Indian spices pick up an Indian cookbook tons of ideas loaded with vegetables
  • Joanie156
    Joanie156 Posts: 2
    I find Aromat-(All purpose Savoury Seasoning) to be very good :) Its made by the company Knorr.
  • bearsmom82
    bearsmom82 Posts: 72 Member
    yet another variation on the roasting theme:

    - toss the cut raw veggies - and a sprig of fresh herbs from the garden - rosemary, thyme or oregano - with a tiny amount of olive oil and 1 clove freshly minced garlic .

    I put them in a grilling basket and cook them for 10-15 minutes on the barbecue.

    Delicious!
  • noelkm67
    noelkm67 Posts: 118
    I love string beans and eat a lot of them. I had them for dinner last night. I always start by blanching them for 2-3 minutes tuntil tender-crisp. My two favorite ways to finish them off are:

    1/2 tsp olive oil and minced garlic, sautee and add beans to coat. Top with 1 tsp toasted almond slivers.

    OR

    drain water from pot used for blanching and return beans to same pot. Add 1 tsp butter and toss to coat. The leftover heat in the pot will melt the butter. Salt to taste.

    I find that using just a little real fat doesn't add many calories and is worth it for the taste.
  • Tropical_Turtle
    Tropical_Turtle Posts: 2,236 Member
    I <3 Mrs Dash!!!
  • MissB0949
    MissB0949 Posts: 142 Member
    I can't believe its not butter spray is wonderful. I love the mrs dash suggestions. Putting those on my shopping list.
  • holly1283
    holly1283 Posts: 741 Member
    Sometimes a shake or 2 of parmesan cheese helps.
  • viscumin
    viscumin Posts: 12 Member
    Mrs. Dash! They are seasoning mixes with no salt, though I always add salt but you don't have to. There are 14 different seasoning blends, with that many choices you are bound to find a few you like. I use them on veggies, eggs, meat you name it. Give them a try and you can add flavor to your veggies.
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    I like them with a little garlic. I put them in a pan with a little oil, and add either fresh crushed garlic or minced garlic, and heat it up, and eat! So good!

    yes!!! ^this! I LOVE GARLIC.
  • aleekatt1991
    aleekatt1991 Posts: 1
    There are tons of spices and ingredients you can use to change it up, without adding alot of calories. My favs are: Fresh Lemon juice. I use that and maybe some parsley and pepper on my salads. Barely a calorie in lemon juice! Salt is a huge NO NO, so stick to things like hot sauce, mustard, vinegar for condiments, and use some lemon juice with cooked veggies! :) also you can use parsley, oregano, chili powder, or fresh garlic. There's sooo many options.
  • thewaxx
    thewaxx Posts: 1
    My favorite way to cook veggies, is to use olive oil and minced garlic and Roasted red Pepper flakes ( either saute or bake) . I f I really want to get fancy I will wrap green beans or asparagus with Turkey bacon with the same seasonings!
  • tmos512
    tmos512 Posts: 119 Member
    My 2 favorites are:

    Steamed - throw a little low sodium boullion on it
    Raw - Salsa
  • nikkiw283
    nikkiw283 Posts: 90
    i really like the Mrs Dash salt-free seasoning. They have a lot of different options.
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    I like garlic and a little olive oil on mine. For roasted vegetables and potatoes I like to toss them with some olive oil, paprika, and garlic powder. That makes super delicious roasted potatoes!
  • TexanThom
    TexanThom Posts: 778
    Spray "Butter" and Mrs. Dash or Lawry's Seasoned Salt
  • slcostel
    slcostel Posts: 116 Member
    I add a hefty sprinkle of both onion and garlic powder (I live alone, so no worries about garlic breath), or sometimes I use a sprinkling of taco seasoning (the kind that comes in the packets, you know?). I can't wait til dinner to eat my veggies now :)
  • aki7chien
    aki7chien Posts: 85 Member
    Spray "Butter" and Mrs. Dash or Lawry's Seasoned Salt

    Ha! I was gonna say the exact same thing. Zero calorie spray butter and Mrs Dash. ;-)
  • natvanessa
    natvanessa Posts: 230 Member
    Lemon pepper is my favorite. There is some salt in there so not recommended if your watching your sodium, but it is SO GOOD! Makes any veggie tast amazing.

    As a matter of fact I had green beans covered in lemon peopper just for lunch. It's also really yummy on hard-boiled eggs.
  • KrystieNye
    KrystieNye Posts: 123 Member
    My favorite way to eat veggies is to roast them. I put lots of cut up veggies on a tray, drizzle with olive oil, add a bit of salt and pepper and roast for about 40 minutes at 400 degrees. Adding balsamic vinegar is a nice change too!

    ^^^This. Also, if it's string beans- try them raw....my fave way to eat them! :)
  • ecn810
    ecn810 Posts: 10
    My wife likes to sprinkle a little lemon pepper, especially on greens.
  • Jessamine
    Jessamine Posts: 226 Member
    My favorite way to eat veggies is to roast them. I put lots of cut up veggies on a tray, drizzle with olive oil, add a bit of salt and pepper and roast for about 40 minutes at 400 degrees. Adding balsamic vinegar is a nice change too!

    This is exactly what I do. I'll also add in minced garlic and dried rosemary for extra flavor. :-)

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