Eating Healthy Made Easy: Simple Recipes to Add More Veggies to Your Diet
Eating a diet rich in vegetables is essential for good health, but for many people, incorporating vegetables into their diet can be a challenge. But the good news is, there are simple and easy ways to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. Here are three tips, along with accompanying recipes, to help you get started:
Experiment with different cooking methods
Try cooking vegetables in different ways to find what you like best. Roasting vegetables in the oven with a drizzle of olive oil, for example, can bring out their natural sweetness and flavor. Try this recipe for Roasted Vegetables:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Chop 1 large sweet potato, 1 red bell pepper, 1 red onion, and 1 zucchini into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces.
Toss the vegetables with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
2. Get creative with your recipes
Try to incorporate vegetables into your favorite recipes to make them healthier. For example, you can add chopped vegetables to pasta sauces, soups, and casseroles. Try this recipe for Spaghetti Squash and Meat Sauce:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut a spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
Place the halves, cut-side down, on a baking sheet and bake for 35 - 45 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and easily scooped out with a fork.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 1 pound of ground beef, and cook until the beef is browned.
Stir in 1 can of diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano.
Serve the spaghetti squash topped with the meat sauce.
3. Make it a family affair
Get your family involved in the process of eating more vegetables. Encourage everyone to try new vegetables and recipes, and make mealtime a fun and enjoyable experience. Try this recipe for Grilled Vegetable Skewers:
Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
In a large bowl add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and/or seasoning of your choice.
Cut 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 red onion, and 1 zucchini into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces.
Add all to bowl and toss/mix until all pieces are coated.
Thread the vegetables onto the skewers, alternating between the different types of vegetables.
Grill the skewers over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
Incorporating more veggies into your meals and following these simple tips, you'll unlock a whole world of health benefits that'll make you feel like you're on top of the world! You'll be well on your way to a happier and healthier version of yourself, and you'll be crushing your veggie goals like a boss in no time! So what are you waiting for? Let's dive into the delicious world of veggies together.