Are 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.
2. STICK IT IN A FARINATA (A RUSTIC ITALIAN BREAD MADE FROM CHICKPEA FLOUR)
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
4. PACK IT INTO A CURRY
Vegetable Curry by Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
5. MAKE DULL VEG MORE INTERESTING
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
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
8. PACK THEM IN SOME MINI FRITATTAS
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
10. SPICE IT UP AND SERVE WITH A ROAST DINNER
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
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!
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Marta @ Foodaciously says
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!
Emma White says
oh what some amazing ideas and ones I am going to try on the children
Helen at CAsa Costello says
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? 😉
Choclette says
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.
Cathy @ Planet Veggie says
I love your ‘smother it in cheese’ thing – a girl after my own heart!
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says
Great round up – thanks for hosting this month!
Emily Leary says
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.
Katie Bryson says
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!
Claire @foodiequine says
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.
Camilla says
Wow I am actually salivating looking at all these wonderful recipes, I want to eat all of them!
Leanne says
Hiding it in a cupcake is Def something I will try!
My Make Up Life says
I never thought about using veg in cakes. Will have to give that a go (any excuse to bake).
Eb Gargano says
Great post! No one has an excuse not to eat vegetables now! Thanks for including my sprouts 🙂 Eb x
Elizabeth @ Rosalilium says
Such a good idea! I like the mix it with booze and add to a cupcake! So anti-veg but brilliant.
kate @veggie desserts says
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!