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11 Ways to Sneak Extra Veg Into Your Diet

11 Ways to Sneak Extra Veg into Your Diet

Published on January 4, 2016 • Last updated July 22, 2017 by Elizabeth Atia

11 Ways to Sneak Extra Veg Into Your Diet

Extra Veg - A Simpler Way to a Healthier DietAre you looking for inspiration on how you can include more vegetables into your diet without having to sit and eat plates and plates of raw salad?

Last month I had the pleasure of guest hosting the #ExtraVeg Challenge for Helen at Fuss Free Flavours and Michelle over at Utterly Scrummy and there were eleven fantastic veg packed entries!

So, without further adieu, here are eleven ways to sneak extra veg into your diet!

1. SMOTHER IT IN CHEESE AND PUT IT IN A BREAD BOWL

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip in a Sourdough Bread Bowl by Veggie Desserts
Hot spinach and artichoke dip in a sourdough bread bowl by Veggie Desserts.

2. STICK IT IN A FARINATA (A RUSTIC ITALIAN BREAD MADE FROM CHICKPEA FLOUR)

Butternut Squash Farinata with Spinach Salad and Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Butternut Squash Farinata with Spinach Salad and Pomegranate Vinaigrette by The Taste Space

3. MIX IT WITH BOOZE AND HIDE IT IN A CUPCAKE

Apple Parsnip Cupcakes with Boozy Apple Cider Icing by Veggie Desserts
Apple Parsnip Cupcakes with Boozy Apple Cider Icing by Veggie Desserts

4. PACK IT INTO A CURRY

Vegetable Curry by Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
Vegetable Curry by Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy

5. MAKE DULL VEG MORE INTERESTING

How to Make Sprouts Interesting by Easy Peasy Foodie
How to Make Sprouts Interesting by Easy Peasy Foodie

6. MIX IT UP WITH PASTA AND SMOTHER WITH MORE CHEESE

Brussels Sprout and Cranberry Pasta Bake by Foodie Quine
Brussels Sprout and Cranberry Pasta Bake by Foodie Quine

7. HIDE IT IN A CAKE, AND AGAIN WITH THE BOOZY TOPPING (BECAUSE, AWESOME)!

Winter-spiced Parsnip Cake with Mulled Wine Drizzle by Veggie Desserts
Winter-spiced Parsnip Cake with Mulled Wine Drizzle by Veggie Desserts

8. PACK THEM IN SOME MINI FRITATTAS

Spinach, Tomato and Mushroom Mini Fritattas by The More Than Occasional Baker
Spinach, Tomato and Mushroom Mini Fritattas by The More Than Occasional Baker

9. LET THE BE THE STAR OF THE SHOW IN A GREEN SOUP

Broccoli, Green Bean, Sweetcorn and Cabbage Soup by Belleau Kitchen
Broccoli, Green Bean, Sweetcorn and Cabbage Soup by Belleau Kitchen

10. SPICE IT UP AND SERVE WITH A ROAST DINNER

Braised Red Cabbage by Tin & Thyme
Braised Red Cabbage by Tin & Thyme

11. SNEAK IT INTO A CAKE AND SWEETEN WITH MAPLE SYRUP

Parsnip and Maple Syrup Cake by The Baking Explorer
Parsnip and Maple Syrup Cake by The Baking Explorer

If you are wanting more Extra Veg inspiration, or if you have a recipe you’d like to share, you can find the current month’s #ExtraVeg linky over at Fuss Free Flavours. With thanks to everyone who linked up last month, wishing you all a fantastic and wonderful 2016!

11 Ways to Sneak Extra Veg Into Your Diet

 

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  1. Marta @ Foodaciously

    February 14, 2019 at 6:52 pm

    Hi Elizabeth, thanks for sharing this great article! I have always wanted to eat more vegetables but sometimes they’re pretty boring 🙂 I especially liked the idea of using vegetables in sweet recipes like cakes and cupcakes, definitely a must!

    Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Emma White

    January 24, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    oh what some amazing ideas and ones I am going to try on the children

    Reply
  3. Helen at CAsa Costello

    January 6, 2016 at 11:45 pm

    I’m loving the booze theme that keeps reappearing! I don’t tend to struggle with getting veg into the kids but fruit is another matter – will there be a sequel? 😉

    Reply
  4. Choclette

    January 5, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    Ooh my, I’m lusting after that bread bowl now, though I have to say I’d be delighted to be presented with any of these dishes – perhaps not the red cabbage though. It was delicious, but we had it for many meals and I’m now in need of a change.

    Reply
  5. Cathy @ Planet Veggie

    January 5, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    I love your ‘smother it in cheese’ thing – a girl after my own heart!

    Reply
  6. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours

    January 5, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    Great round up – thanks for hosting this month!

    Reply
  7. Emily Leary

    January 5, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    Pinned this one straight away. What a fantastic round up with loads of great ideas. The cakes, in particular, are definitely on my ‘must make’ list.

    Reply
  8. Katie Bryson

    January 5, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    Great fun round-up of veggie-tastic recipes there Elizabeth. Particularly like the look of the parsnip and maple syrup cake – right up my street!

    Reply
  9. Claire @foodiequine

    January 5, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    Particularly loving the fritatta ideas. That’s always a great way to used up anything a bit sad looking thats been lurking at the bottom of the fridge a wee bit too long.

    Reply
  10. Camilla

    January 5, 2016 at 11:04 am

    Wow I am actually salivating looking at all these wonderful recipes, I want to eat all of them!

    Reply
  11. Leanne

    January 5, 2016 at 9:11 am

    Hiding it in a cupcake is Def something I will try!

    Reply
  12. My Make Up Life

    January 5, 2016 at 9:11 am

    I never thought about using veg in cakes. Will have to give that a go (any excuse to bake).

    Reply
  13. Eb Gargano

    January 4, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    Great post! No one has an excuse not to eat vegetables now! Thanks for including my sprouts 🙂 Eb x

    Reply
  14. Elizabeth @ Rosalilium

    January 4, 2016 at 6:23 pm

    Such a good idea! I like the mix it with booze and add to a cupcake! So anti-veg but brilliant.

    Reply
  15. kate @veggie desserts

    January 4, 2016 at 6:06 pm

    Thanks for sharing my recipes! I’m, obviously, obsessed by vegetables – and booze! Lovely selection and I’m about to roast the last of the sprouts now after being inspired by your link!

    Reply

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