4 EASY WAYS TO COOK VEGGIES
4 EASY WAYS TO COOK VEGGIES
These are 4 simple and easy cooking methods to try when preparing veggies. Whether you’re trying to encourage your kids to eat vegetables or you’re looking for new ways to include veggies in your family meals, sometimes the easiest solution is the right one. At least that’s been my experience with cooking tips, and especially when it comes to cooking vegetables. So today, I’m sharing different ways to prepare vegetables for the most flavorful side dish or vegetables recipe. Try as I might, I can’t guarantee that the kids will love these, but maaaybe the cheesy ones make the cut!
SAUTEED
SAUTEED GREEN BEANS
1 tbsp butter
1 cup of green beans
Salt and pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Heat pan on high and add butter
Add green beans and stir
Sauté until they start to brown
Season with salt and pepper
STEAMED
STEAMED CAULIFLOWER
1 cup cauliflower
1 tbsp salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Add about a cup of water to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the salt.
Place the steamer basket inside and add raw vegetables on top.
Cover and let steam above the boiling water for about 5 minutes. You want to be able to stick your fork in easily but not be able to slice it.
STEAMED BROCCOLI AND CARROTS
Broccoli, stalks trimmed, florets cut into bite-sized pieces
Fresh carrots, washed, peeled, and sliced
1 tbsp salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Add about a cup of water to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the salt.
Place the steamer basket inside and add raw vegetables on top.
Reduce to medium-high heat, cover, and let steam above the boiling water for about 5 minutes or until fork tender.
ROASTED
ROASTED FROZEN CORN (OR BRUSSELS SPROUTS)
Parchment paper
1 16-oz package of frozen corn (or Brussels sprouts)
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 450 F
Pat the frozen corn with a paper towel to remove excess moisture
Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and add corn on top.
Spread the veggies out in a single layer, then sprinkle with salt (for the Brussels sprouts, make sure they’re not touching each other)
Place in the oven for 15 minutes (20 minutes for Brussels sprouts) or until the veggies are slightly browned
ROASTED SWEET POTATO
Parchment paper
2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed (leave the skin on for the most nutrients and crispiest potatoes)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 425 F
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
In a medium bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper
Spread into a single layer on top of the parchment paper (the more you can spread them out, the crispier they will be)
Place in the oven for 25 minutes or until the edges are browned.
CHEESY
CHEESY BROCCOLI
1 cup veggies
pinch of salt
Mozzarella cheese
INSTRUCTIONS:
Steam veggies (Instructions above) and place in an oven safe container.
Add as much cheese as you want.
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until it starts to brown.