21 Recipes That Will Make You LOVE Veggies (2024)

FAQs

What to make when you have a lot of vegetables? ›

Non-starchy vegetables include cucumbers, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, salad greens, and zucchini, basically anything that's not a bean, potato, or corn. (While starchy vegetables like potatoes and corn are healthy, they're much more calorie-dense, so they definitely don't fall under the “unlimited” category).

Spices like chile powder, curry, smoked paprika, cinnamon, cumin, and black pepper can do wonders for vegetables. And never forget the most important seasoning: salt (just remember to add a little bit at a time and keep tasting).

The amount will depend on how many veggies you are roasting. Spices – paprika, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, garam masala, curry powder, crushed red pepper flakes, etc. are all good options.

Play with texture: If you hate mushy vegetables, try raw, shredded, roasted or stir-fried versions instead. Love crunchy foods? Try baked kale or beet “chips.” Enjoy more soups: If the texture of both raw AND cooked vegetables is not your thing, puree them instead.

Frozen and canned vegetables are your new besties

"Canned and frozen vegetables are just as good a way to eat vegetables and they're also often heaps cheaper," Nina says. Phew. "You can do fun things like stir fries with frozen veggies, or make a pizza loaded with them," she says.

Why do I struggle to eat vegetables? ›

It is possible that you have a sensitivity or allergy to certain types of vegetables. It is also possible that you are not preparing the vegetables in a way that agrees with your stomach. For example, if you are eating raw vegetables, they may be irritating your stomach lining and causing you to vomit.

Long time effects of not eating enough vegetables may include: Digestive issues, such as constipation. Diseases caused by vitamin and mineral deficiencies, such as scurvy (Vitamin C deficiency), bleeding disorder (Vitamin K deficiency), Anaemia (Iron deficiency) and Osteoporosis (Calcium deficiency)

Vegetarians don't eat meat for a range of health, environmental, ethical, religious or economic reasons. There are many different types of vegetarianism. A well-planned vegetarian diet can meet nutritional needs during all stages of life.

1. Spinach. This leafy green tops the chart as one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables. That's because 1 cup (30 grams (g)) of raw spinach provides 16% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin A plus 120% of the DV for vitamin K — all for just 7 calories.

A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect upon blood sugar, which can help keep appetite in check.

Everyone should have at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day. An adult portion of fruit or vegetables is 80g. The guide below will give you an indication of typical portion sizes for adults. Children should also eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables a day.