Veggie boost: How to get more vegetables in your day
Nov 19, 2024Here are some easy and tasty ways to sneak more veggies into your day:
1. Breakfast Boost
* Veggie Omelet or Scramble: Add spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, or zucchini to your morning eggs. They add color, flavor, and nutrients without many extra calories.
* Smoothies: Throw in a handful of greens like spinach or kale into your smoothie. They blend well with fruits, making them nearly tasteless while adding fiber and vitamins.
* Avocado Toast with Veggies: Top your toast with sliced tomatoes, radishes, cucumbers, or sprouts for added crunch and flavor.
2. Snacking Smart
* Veggie Dippers: Keep pre-cut veggies like carrots, celery, cucumber, and bell peppers handy. Pair with hummus, guacamole, or Greek yogurt dip for a satisfying snack.
* Veggie Chips: Make your own chips using thinly sliced zucchini, sweet potatoes, or kale, seasoned and baked for a crispy treat.
* Salsa or Guacamole with Extra Veggies: Mix extra tomatoes, onions, or bell peppers into your dips for an easy way to add nutrients.
3. Lunch Ideas
* Salads with a Twist: Make a base salad with greens, then add roasted or raw vegetables like cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, radishes, cucumbers, or bell peppers. Add in protein and healthy fats for a balanced meal.
* Wraps and Sandwiches: Add spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded carrots, or cucumber slices to wraps or sandwiches.
* Soup: Make a veggie-rich soup or add extra vegetables to a store-bought one (like spinach, kale, carrots, or bell peppers).
4. Dinner Options
* Pasta and Stir-Fries: Add broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, or zucchini to pasta sauces or stir-fries. You can even spiralize veggies like zucchini or carrots as a base for your meal.
* Sheet-Pan Roasting: Add veggies like cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, or sweet potatoes to your roasted protein.
* Cauliflower Rice or Zoodles: Use cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles as a substitute for pasta or rice, or mix them in for added bulk and nutrients.
5. Dessert Twist
* Sweet Veggie Additions: Add shredded zucchini or carrots to baked goods like muffins or brownies. They add moisture and nutrients without altering the flavor much.
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