How to Eat More Vegetables: 5 Easy Ways to Get More Veggies Every Day
The good news is you don’t need to eat bland, raw vegetables every day to meet the daily requirement. In fact. Adding vegetables to foods you love or cooking them with flavorful herbs and spices can make them more appealing.
1. Make a vegetable soup
Pull out your pots because soups and stews are great ways to pack in a variety of vegetables. You can dice different veggies to add to broth-based soups (think: chicken noodle or minestrone) or cream-based soups (such as broccoli cheddar or potato).
2. Dunk vegetables in a tasty dip
Raw vegetables make a great crunchy and on-the-go snack. If you love them on their own, great! But if you’re not one to eat them plain, try veggies with a dip.
Some popular dips that you can make at home or buy from the store include:
- Creamy dill or ranch dip
- Spinach and artichoke dip
- French onion dip
- Tzatziki
- Hummus
- Guacamole
3. Add vegetables to a sandwich or wrap
Whether you make a sandwich at สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน home or head to your local deli, layering in extra veggies is simple. Adding lettuce, tomato, and/or onion is a great place to start. You can even use veggies instead of bread or a wrap. Portobello mushroom caps, sliced sweet potato, and halved bell peppers work as “bread.” Leafy vegetables like iceberg or butter lettuce, romaine, or kale can serve as a wrap.
4. Make a vegetable stir fry
In a pan or wok, combine veggies with:
- Your protein of choice
- Rice or noodles
- Your favorite seasonings
- A stir-fry sauce
Try adding these veggies to your stir fry:
- Snap peas
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Mushrooms
- Bell peppers
- Onions
- Bok choy
5. Roast vegetables with your favorite seasonings
Roasting vegetables in the oven requires very little work. And it’s a great way to bring out their flavors and textures.
To get started, chop veggies into same-size pieces so they cook evenly. Toss them with a few tablespoons of olive oil and your favorite spices, and let the oven do its work. To make sure you actually roast, rather than bake, the veggies, make sure to set the oven between 400°F to 450°F.
To make sure they roast up crisply, avoid overcrowding your pan. It’s also best to flip the veggies halfway through to get caramelization on both sides.