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Veggie side dishes?

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melbalalala
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Veggie side dishes?

I need to get more creative with my veggie sides, I'm constantly throwing microwaved frozen peas/broccoli/etc. at my family Chat Icon

What are you serving with your main dishes to get more veggies into your family members?

Posted 1/6/15 8:16 PM
 
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ThreeforTea
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Veggie side dishes?

String beans, corn, asparagus

Posted 1/6/15 9:37 PM
 

stinger
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Re: Veggie side dishes?

I suggest you start just experimenting and buying veggies of different colors and textures. We eat it all:

Steam or roast beets with nothing on it

leafy greens sauteed with evoo garlic salt pepper

string beans with almonds

in the cold months i roast broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts and winter squashes.

Raw veggies as a side are a staple (cuc, carrots, peppers, tomatoes)

sweet potatoes baked

Posted 1/6/15 9:51 PM
 

Lauren82
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Re: Veggie side dishes?

So far this week I've done roasted Brussels with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, roasted broccoli with garlic, breadcrumbs, cheese, and oil, roasted acorn squash (sliced, roasted and sprinkled with parm at end), and chunks of sweet potatoes roasted with oil, thyme, and salt. We try to eat seasonally, so it's a lot of squash, cabbage, Brussels, greens, this time of year.

Posted 1/7/15 2:36 AM
 

luckysmom
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Veggie side dishes?

I like to cut up bacon into small pieces and cook it. Then add fresh brussel sprouts cut in half with a little salt and pepper and a splash olive oil. Stir around to coat, cover and cook on low for a few minutes until the brussel sprouts are nice and green. That's all i got.....everything else is frozen :/

Posted 1/7/15 10:15 AM
 

APT910
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Veggie side dishes?

Our favorite is broiled asparagus seasoned with salt and pepper.

I also like to boil broccoli or cauliflower and top with some Parmesan cheese.

Salads with carrots, red peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers are another favorite, either as a side or topped with grilled chicken as an entree.

Posted 1/7/15 2:25 PM
 

nferrandi
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Re: Veggie side dishes?

I like to sautée zucchini, broccoli and mushroom with garlic. I also really like cauliflower mash. Steamed broccoli and green beans are go-tos around here. And roasted brussel sprouts are my personal favorite, though the rest of the house can take them or leave them.

Posted 1/7/15 9:41 PM
 

PearlJamChick
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Re: Veggie side dishes?

I boil sliced carrots and parsnips and then mash them with a hand masher (so they're not smooth, really)...top them with a little butter.

Roasted vegetables are awesome.

Baked sweet potatoes as a side.

Fresh spinach sautéed in olive oil with some garlic.

Brussels sprouts - roasted, or shredded and sautéed, or steamed.

Steamed asparagus.

Posted 1/8/15 10:55 AM
 

Aries14
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Veggie side dishes?

my family loves roasted carrots - i add a little bit of honey on them

Posted 1/8/15 11:53 AM
 

ANR1211
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Veggie side dishes?

Roast them!!!! I just discovered roasted broccoli and DS loves it. I also like sautéed spinach, roasted string beans, and grilled zucchini.

Posted 1/8/15 8:58 PM
 

anonymoususer
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Re: Veggie side dishes?

A Greek side dish called spanakorizo- sautéed spinach, rice and tomato sauce. I love it with chicken cutlets

Posted 1/9/15 12:40 AM
 

NervousNell
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Re: Veggie side dishes?

Posted by ANR1211

Roast them!!!! I just discovered roasted broccoli and DS loves it. I also like sautéed spinach, roasted string beans, and grilled zucchini.



How long do you roast for and at what temp?

Posted 1/9/15 3:11 PM
 

LuckyStar
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Veggie side dishes?

I really like the skinny taste tots.....broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini. Easy and so yummy (and filling!)

Posted 1/9/15 3:29 PM
 
 

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