10 Exciting Tips & Ingredients To Make Your Veggies More Fun*

Vegetables already have a bad name but only you are to blame for that. If only you had a habit of eating them as they are, it wouldn’t be so much trouble for you in the first place. You could easily get your vitamins and minerals in your body without going to the hassle of making them taste “good.”

But then again, why should your food taste bland anyway? What is the fun of eating vegetables if they are not good to taste and fabulous in texture? Can you make that happen though? Well, it could be a daunting task but only if you haven’t done proper research on it. Even the most boring of vegetables can be converted into a flavorful platter of crisp and to-die-for textures and aromas.

The following section contains a few tips that will make your veggies more enjoyable. Find out how you can incorporate fresh organic ingredients and vegetables into your daily culinary experiments.

1.       Say Cheese 

Don’t you think that a little bit of cheese makes everything delicious? Whether it is your favorite cheddar cheese or your low-fat mozzarella cheese dressing that you have grown so much fond of, everything goes. If you are thinking about making a Cesar salad at home, you can also add a bit of cottage cheese and a generous sprinkling of parmesan cheese along with it. Cheese makes everything taste scrumptious.

2.       Butter Makes Everything Better

If you haven’t tasted sauteed vegetables with a generous dollop of garlic butter, you have missed out on probably one of the best platters in the world. Even a tablespoon of warm garlic olive oil can go a long way. If you are trying to make your veggies taste fantastic, you may also choose extra virgin olive oil. Unsalted garlic butter is also a great way to pep up your bland veggies.

3.       Don’t Forget The Broth

Don’t have enough patience to visit the nearest vegetable market in Townsville to buy a basketful often? Why not just buy them all at once and put them all together in a big blender instead? Healthy soups and broths are also ideal for you if you are a health freak. You can put almost every vegetable imaginable in this broth and then pick your choice of spice mix. Add that to the soup in adequate quantities for the desired taste and flavor and you are done. This broth can sit in your refrigerator easily for about a week.

4.       Fruit Anyone?

Who said that fresh vegetables cannot be combined with sweet-tasting fruits? Do you know that a regular green apple will go fantastically well with slices of fresh cucumbers? Add a bit of basil and mint leaves and you have yourself a fresh and cooling salad for the summer. You can also go with a mixed fruit salad comprising pomegranate seeds, strawberry, mashed sweet potatoes, basil, rocket leaves, and flaxseed.

5.       Healthy Dips For Everyone

Not so fond of vegetables, eh? This is quite common, especially among little children. You can easily make them consume the healthiest of vegetables such as broccoli, celery, carrot, cauliflower, and many more by making colorful and yummy dips out of them. Serve them on a platter with their favorite wafers and whole wheat crispies. This could be one of the easiest ways to get nutrition-packed veggies in your little devils.

6.       Grill Them Up

Have you ever tried grilling several pieces of zucchini and carrots and tossing them into your omelet? The outcome is a super delicious meal for two. You can also drop in a few pieces of baby corn and you have yourself a highly fulfilling and satisfying meal that would keep you satiated for at least half a day. Another way to consume these vegetables is to just sprinkle your favorite spice mix after you have grilled them and eat them with a side of mashed potatoes. Do not forget to drizzle a little bit of extra virgin olive oil for a splendid experience.

7.       Stuff ‘Em Nice 

Stuffed onions and bell peppers don’t just look beautiful, they even taste amazing. The same can be done with your favorite big-button mushrooms. If you love ham or chicken, these are going to make for some incredible fillings for these vegetables. Don’t forget that ripe red tomatoes also make for the perfect veggie baskets. You can fill them up with parmesan cheese, minced meat and bake or roast them till they are golden brown. Top them up with a creamy garlic sauce and you have yourself a fantastic vegetable meal.

– Taste Trivia 

Try to either grill or sauté your vegetables because boiling them is just going to ruin their beauty and texture. Needless to mention it also destroys the nutritional value of all organic and home-grown foods, leaving behind mushy semisolids. If you want your veggies crisp, yummy and nutritious till the end, pick any other cooking option than boiling.

8.       Roast, Pan, Or Fry

You can roast your vegetables in garlic olive oil with a bit of black pepper and chili flakes as well. Stir-frying them is also a good option and it is a bit speedier as well. You do it a little longer and you will have that caramelized effect in your vegetables which is just unbeatable. Way to make your veggies more delicious!

9.       We’ve Got Company

There are always a few side dishes, dips, spices, and condiments that are going to be your favorite. You can never go wrong with them when you use them to enhance the taste of your veggies. Some of them are listed below:

• Garlic-infused Butter
• Tangy Mango Chutney
• Mint Mayonnaise
• Hummus
• Pesto Sauce
• Soya Sauce
• Chili Oil
• Different types of Cheeses
• Olives
• Sun-dried Tomatoes
• Fresh Herbs
• Continental Spice Mix

10.   Final Tip, Final Word

Pick the right veggies. Always. This is something that you will have to keep in mind every time you shop. The best way to eat healthy and right is to pick the best quality food out there. If you can get your hands on fruits and vegetables that are right out of the farm, nothing better than that.