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Regardless of your best intentions, they dont seem to make it to your table.
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And youre not alone there.
More than 90% of folks in the US dont eat enough of them, according to theCDC.
Thats a problem, since produce brings lots of flavor to your plate and serious benefits to your body.
Vegetables are incredibly nutrient-dense,Jessie Shafer, RDN, a Denver-based registered dietitian, tells SELF.
Weve rounded up a bunch of simple and delicious ideas thatll make clearing out your crisper a breeze.
Focus on adding veggies into one meal at a time.
So start with just one instead, and why not make it your morning meal?
Blend them in your morning smoothie.
Chop them into a breakfast hash.
Bake your veggies into bite-size egg muffins.
Thismeal prep-friendly hackwill help you eat practically any veggie in the morning.
They reheat super well for breakfast on the go.
Make a mighty side salad youll want to eat.
Swap in newdressingsor crumbly cheeses to preserve your side from getting stale.
Experiment with new-to-you veggies.
There are tons of different kinds, and each has its unique flavor and texture, Shafer says.
Challenge yourself to test a new kind each month so you might find the right one for your palate.
Spiralize them for your favorite pasta recipe.
Buy aspiralizer($17, Amazon) and transform zucchini, sweet potatoes, and beets into noodles.
Try a farmers market instead of a chain store.
You might leave with some delicious recipe recs from the growers who know the veggies best.
Bake them in a savory pastry.
Puree legumes into a hummus.
You probably have cans of beans or chickpeas collecting dust in your cabinet.
Blend with veggies like roasted sweet potatoes or bell peppers to make a hummus.
Save time by snagging prewashed and chopped veggies.
Hide them in your juice.
Make your veggies even more hydrating by turning them into a homemade beverage.
Stew harder-to-chew veggies into soups or curries.
Level up those canned soups sitting in your pantry.
A can of soup is an easy weekday lunch, but some can be a little…skimpy.
Add them to your favorite handheld.
Burgers or burritos are perfect vessels for extra produce.
Turn them into pesto.
Slather it on grilled meats and fish or pour over pasta to add flavor, Shafer says.
Rice your favorite veggies.
Use a food processor to turn cauliflower or broccoli into rice.
It mimics the texture of the grain, making it the perfect side for your meals.
Stuff it into a burrito packed with hearty fillings or plate it alongside some grilled chicken.
Cut them up into bite-size snacks.
Dunk them in a creamy hummus or onion dip for a little boost.
Bake them in a nostalgic and cozy casserole.
Give plant-based dishes a shot.
Mix them into the batter of your favorite baked goods.
Just douse them in your favorite sauce.
No, youre not taking the easy way out by turning to dressings or dips.
Anything that stops those greens from going bad in your fridge is a win in our books.
