Are you looking to increase your vegetable intake but just can’t get past the boring taste? If you haven’t quite figured out what flavors work best with your vegetables, we’re here to help. We’ve come up with a few ingredients that are delicious with your next serving of veggies.
Stuffed Bell Peppers
A variety of choices can be used to fill bell peppers. A mixture of meat, beans, and rice stuffed into bell peppers and topped with a tomato sauce is a classic choice. However, if you’re looking to mix it up a bit you can really add whatever combination you come up with due to the mild taste of bell peppers that pair well with many flavors. For example, you may opt for cheesesteak meat with cheese or perhaps you would like to eat the bell peppers raw with cream cheese and sliced deli meats like ham for a different route.
Pepper Jelly
The perfect glaze to a few vegetables is a great way to add a bit of sweetness with a touch of heat to your carrots, roasted squash, and more. Your favorite vegetables can be sautéed, covered with pepper jelly and broiled for a few minutes to add a delicious taste and texture.
Meatloaf
The almighty meatloaf can also be used to hide a few vegetables. Typically made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings can benefit from a few additional vegetables. You can try chopping some onions, zucchini, spinach, or carrots for an added serving of vegetables.
Kabobs
The beauty of grilled kabobs is that if you can place something on a skewer and it can be grilled well, that makes it a kabob. Vegetables like bell peppers, onions, zucchini, mushrooms, or onions are all great options for a delicious kabob. In addition to vegetables, you can add meats like steak or chicken and even shrimp. For an added touch of sweetness, pineapples can be easily paired with most ingredients.
Make a Wrap
Lettuce can be a versatile vegetable that is sometimes overlooked. You can obviously go for the typical salad but creating a wrap or bun with lettuce can be just as tasty. Whatever type of sandwich or burger you enjoy, you can make a simple swap of the bun, tortilla, or bread for a lead of lettuce for a significantly lower amount of calories but greater amount of nutrients.
With options like these, vegetables can be easily added to your everyday meals. Vegetables don’t have to be boring if you are creative and consider what type of flavors you are trying to achieve.