17 creative ways to eat more vegetables:
Eat more veggies. We all should be doing it, but let’s face it — sometimes it’s easier said than done. But there are plenty of recipes you can make that give you a veggie boost without a lot of extra effort.
Make any of these vegetable-filled dishes this week, and soon you’ll realize that getting those veggies in is more straightforward and tastier than you might have thought.
1. Lighter Baked Mac & Cheese
We all love mac and cheese, but it isn’t always the healthiest option. The good news is you can boost your nutrition by adding in veggies. This version calls for spinach and jarred roasted red peppers, but you can experiment and find your favorite version.
2. Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai :
Pad Thai already has quite a few vegetables in there, but you can double down by swapping out some or all of the noodles for spaghetti squash strands. There’s a good chance your family won’t even notice.
Taco salad is one of those easy weeknight meals that tend to fall off our radar, but once we remember it, we can’t stop making it. Load as many veggies as you can into this salad, and don’t forget to crumble on a few extra tortilla chips
A scramble is a great way to clear out the fridge of veggies that might be on their last leg. It’s what we like to make on Saturday mornings before heading to the farmers market to restock. Add a few pita wedges on the side for easy scooping!
This appetizer or afternoon snack is pretty much all veggies. You could try to sneak some more in there, but you’d end up with jumbo spring rolls. Of course, the garlicky lime dipping sauce is a necessity as well.
If you want to sneak a few extra veggies into your traditional cheese-crisp appetizer, grated asparagus is the way to go. The fresh bite of the asparagus is the perfect balance to the salty melted Parmesan.
Thanks to the hard-boiled eggs, these simple pita pockets are primarily veggies but get the breakfast treatment. We’d be happy to have them for any meal of the day.
One of the fastest ways to boost your vegetable content is to swap out traditional spaghetti with spaghetti squash. No, it isn’t the same, but it’s a welcome update — especially in this winter-meets-spring dish filled with asparagus and lemon.
One of the fastest ways to boost your vegetable content is to swap out traditional spaghetti with spaghetti squash. No, it isn’t the same, but it’s a welcome update — especially in this winter-meets-spring dish filled with asparagus and lemon.
What’s the fastest way to get more veggies in your wrap? Make the wrap itself a vegetable! Hearty collard leaves are the perfect substitute for tortillas or pitas.
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