need help flavoring veggies !!!!

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  • MelHoneyRocks
    MelHoneyRocks Posts: 223
    I grill all my veggies, gives them an amazing flavor!
  • treblemaker90
    treblemaker90 Posts: 65 Member
    bump! I'm loving all these ideas :D
  • DakotaKeogh
    DakotaKeogh Posts: 693 Member
    Google up some good Indian vegetarian recipes. Indian cuisine put a whole new face on veggies for me when I spent some time being vegetarian.
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    NACHO CHEESE CRANK IT UP A NOTCH HELL YEAH
  • rmrpender
    rmrpender Posts: 16
    look for a good recipe for asian green beans. Olive oil, garlic, soy sauce and steamed green beans....Yummy and about 55 cals per serving
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Ranch dressing!
  • olee67
    olee67 Posts: 208 Member
    If I'm just steaming veggies, I'll do a little bit of garlic powder and some non-butter butter spray (the kind with a bunch of zeros on the label for nutritional value). Cutting up some peppers and onion, throwing them in some tin foil, then putting a good 3 second spray of cooking spray works good too. Usually I just microwave some frozen veggies to eat with my protein portions. I'll take a few, green beans for example, and a piece of chicken in one bite and let them work with eachother.
  • SofaKingRad
    SofaKingRad Posts: 1,592 Member
    Grill them. So damn good that way
  • Dayna154
    Dayna154 Posts: 910 Member
    try different spices, I like something I found for popcorn, chili lime seasoning.
    Or lemon pepper - can replace salt
    Orange, lemon or lime juice.
    All sorts of different ways to cook them as well.
    Go to the store and look for new ones to try..
    I use ginger on some things, or cayenne is good for you and gives all things a lil heat that is good on occasion.
    Possibilities are endless, also combinations can change things drastically also.
    Make your own dip!
  • simpleejenn
    simpleejenn Posts: 31
    1/2 tsp of pumace (olive oil)
    italian seasoning
    juice from half a lime
    5 or 6 olives

    blend it all up in a food processor.
    bam.
  • Mrs_TrimWaistFatWallet
    Mrs_TrimWaistFatWallet Posts: 486
    Careful of olive oils..adds up calories FAST

    I learned to like JUST balsamic vinegar. Now I practically pour it over everything

    Horseradish gives anything a fun kick

    Lemon/lime juice, italian seasonings, etc are all good too
  • 40Marbles
    40Marbles Posts: 188 Member
    Roasting with a bit of olive oil and fresh herbs.

    Rosemary is good with potatoes and carrots.
    Fresh basil - awesome with so many things.
    Oregano, savory, thyme, sage etc.

    I have a black thumb for growing things indoors but our herb garden outside has been getting better every year. Probably because it's in a nice sunny spot and the herbs are mostly perennials so I don't have to mess with them. (Then I don't have much of a chance at killing them.)
  • CharMarieDavis
    CharMarieDavis Posts: 43
    I didn't read through all the posts, but a great way to season veggies is to use Spike. Spike is a low sodium veggie and poultry seasoning. It makes steamed broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, asparagus, etc...taste amazing. Of course you can cook them other ways than just steaming, but you get my point. I use Spike or Mrs. Dash seasonings on just about everything. Spike is harder to find (I have never seen it at Walmart) but I have found it at Natural Grocer's and Homeland.
  • jolisyeuxbleu
    jolisyeuxbleu Posts: 1 Member
    I love adding a few sprinkles of either McCormick's garlic and herb or Pampered Chef's Basil and Citric spice. LOVE either on grilled asparagus. Also tasty on green beans and brocolli!
  • sueannerojas
    sueannerojas Posts: 68
    bump
  • julieod1
    julieod1 Posts: 1 Member
    Green beans are great with sliced almonds...drizzle with olive oil, dash of salt and bake for 20 min or so. Let the almonds brown up a bit and serve...delish!
  • didans
    didans Posts: 42 Member
    Brett - I'm with you on Indian vegetarian recipes.

    Sometimes for a quick and healthy snack, I'll just sprinkle chaat masala (homemade) on some chopped raw veggies. Delicious!
  • jladyj
    jladyj Posts: 23
    Nutmeg on sweetcorn instead of butter, works for me.
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    Depending on what kind of cuisine you're eating that day, get an all purpose seasoner. My dinner was Italian tonight, so on my veggies I used a Mediterranean salt free blend.

    Mrs. Dash makes all kinds of all purpose seasoners.

    Or get a healthy spread (I have Best Life Spread with Olive Oil) and drop a tablespoon of half-tablespoon on your veggies.
  • firedad
    firedad Posts: 59
    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 !

    Kernel Season's Popcorn Seasoning… for more than just popcorn.
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    Roast 'em, grill 'em, season the heck out of them with some salt-free seasonings. Go wild!
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    Special Secret Sauce?
  • rsparks38
    rsparks38 Posts: 51
    Bump
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    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 !

    Kernel Season's Popcorn Seasoning… for more than just popcorn.

    I used to do that with Reese's Cheesy Popcorn Seasoning but it's really high in sodium.
  • pumpkinhoney
    pumpkinhoney Posts: 5
    If u wanna try Indian ...I can suggest u the recipe for any veggie .

    For ex - French beans curry

    Take a pan and put olive oil in it . Add mustard seeds , cumin seeds , turmeric , sliced onions and ginger garlic paste , let it fry. Now u can take French beans almost steamed and put in the pan . Fry it while adding salt and finally paprika and coconut flakes ( fresh or dry ) coriander powder is optional at the end .
  • bfeusner
    bfeusner Posts: 66 Member
    I am not a real fan of veggies but tonight we started steaming some veggies and they were AMAZING! We tried both carrots and broccoli tonight and steaming them locks in the flavor and makes them so much better! We are going to try green beans and some others in the coming days but it is so easy and tastes amazing!
  • walkwithme1
    walkwithme1 Posts: 492 Member
    My family owns a restaurant and one of customers favorite things are our green beans. We add oregano, white pepper, tomato and onion. A little salt to taste. I love it! I also cook squash and zucchini medallions with garlic, soy sauce and teriyaki just till tender.
  • Sweatintobooksontape
    Sweatintobooksontape Posts: 7
    "Mrs Dash" has all kinds of salt free seasonings that you can add liberally to any veggies. I also like to kick up my veggies with this sauce:

    1 table spoon Hellman's light mayo
    1 teaspoon Sriracha
    1 teaspoon lemon juice (bottled is cheaper and works fine, but fresh squeezed is better)

    Toss your veggies (raw or steamed are both fine) in a bowl with this sauce and enjoy.
  • Taneil27
    Taneil27 Posts: 253
    I stir fry my veggies and season them with a little salt and pepper, and then some Spike seasoning. It is so delicious! Give it a try!
  • Rozziet
    Rozziet Posts: 10
    Try going to the asian grocery store and pick up these sauces:
    1. Oyster Sauce
    2. Abalone Sauce
    3. Chilli Bean Sauce
    4. Yellow Bean Sauce

    You only need 1-2tbsp to put in your stir fry - now you have 4 different flavours! Oh and add a dash of sesame oil and sprinkle with spring onions. Oh and fry with garlic and ginger - makes it yummier and garlic is a natural antibiotic.

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