Vegetables: Not What You Thought

Hi there foodie,
When people hear "vegetables," they often think of salads. However, vegetables offer far more than just a bed of greens. Their versatility allows them to transform any dish into a nutritious and delicious experience.

Vegetables can be the star of hearty main courses, vibrant side dishes, and even savory snacks. Think roasted root vegetables, which develop a caramelized sweetness that makes them irresistible, or stuffed bell peppers that turn into a complete meal packed with nutrients. Even classic comfort foods can be reinvented with a veggie twist, such as cauliflower crust pizzas or zucchini noodles.

Cooking with vegetables also means creating healthy dishes without compromising on flavor. Stir-fries, for example, combine a variety of colorful veggies with lean proteins, offering a quick and nutritious meal. Soups and stews can be loaded with vegetables, providing warmth and nourishment in every spoonful. For an easy weeknight dinner, sheet pan meals with vegetables, like broccoli and sweet potatoes, deliver both convenience and taste.

And in today’s newsletter issue, we’re celebrating the versatility of vegetables. Here are my top picks for you!

Before we start with the recipe, a quick poll:

35+ Salad Recipes

Let's start with the obvious: salads. That's the first thing that comes to my mind when I hear "veggies." I couldn't pick just one recipe, so here are my top 35 salad recipes!

Zucchini Roll Ups

These zucchini rolls are the perfect festive meal. If you are hosting and you are looking for an impressive recipe for entertaining, this is exactly what you need. Beautiful and delicious zucchini rollatini (aka: Zucchini Lasagna Rolls). Low carb meal that everyone loves.

Spinach Patties

These spinach patties are healthy, easy to make and surprisingly delicious. If you want to include spinach in your diet and do not know how, this recipe is just for you. Healthy oatmeal and spinach patties that are perfect for make ahead meal or meal prep. Also this dish freezes well.

Cabbage Pie

This cabbage pie is fluffy, flavorful and very tasty. It is a great side dish for holidays or weekend meal. If you like casserole dishes you are going to love this savory pie dish recipe.

Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls

you will be surprised how easy it is to make these delicious broccoli cheese balls. They are baked but if you don't care about the calories you can fry them and get even crispier broccoli cheese balls.

Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls

As I told you, vegetables don’t have to be healthy. This recipe is a Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup. If you are looking for a comforting dish that will warm you up, this soup is for you.

Zucchini Pizza Crust

This zucchini crust pizza is the perfect solution for all those who are on a diet but can’t give up their pizza. This “pizza” recipe is gluten-free, low-carb, keto and much healthier than regular pizza. And in addition, this zucchini pizza recipe is super easy to make and you can top your pizza as you like.

In conclusion, vegetables are far from boring. Personally, I include them in every meal I eat, whether it’s a salad, main dish, appetizer, or even a sweet treat.

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