Vegetable Recipes

My challenge? Convince my ten year old that vegetables are not “gross.” I’m glad to report I’m succeeding!

Steamed Carrots

steamed carrots

Steaming carrots is, by far, my favorite way of enjoying them. I like to steam carrots just until tender, but still firm – never soft or mushy. A sprinkle of kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, and a squirt of fresh lemon juice are all it takes to dress these delicious, simply prepared carrots.
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Baked Breaded Eggplant

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breaded baked eggplant

It’s almost surprising, the crunch one can get without frying. These delicious eggplant rounds are dipped in eggs, rolled in seasoned homemade breadcrumbs, and baked in a hot oven until tender on the inside and crisp on the outside.
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Microwave Cauliflower

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microwave cauliflower

It’s a trick I’ve learned from one of jeffrey steingarten’s books – a whole head of cauliflower can be wrapped in plastic and microwaved. The result is a perfectly cooked, tender-yet-crisp cauliflower, with much less effort (and dishes to clean) than boiling or steaming. Cauliflower is so delicious on its own, I like to season it simply, with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
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Hearty Vegetable Stew

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vegetable stew

My mother in law introduced me to guvetch many years ago. The hearty vegetable stew, made with an assortment of fleshy vegetables and simply flavored with tomato sauce, salt,pepper and a little sugar, was surprisingly good. My own version is a little more seasoned – I skip the sugar and add cumin and paprika, but other than that it’s similar to the basic recipe. Of course, you can use whatever veggies you like and change up the ratio, as long as the volume of veggies remains about the same (I often use 2 eggplants and just 2 zucchinis).

This delicious vegetable stew is so hearty and filling, it can make an excellent vegan meal when spooned over brown rice. It’s also excellent as a side to meat dishes.
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Roasted Butternut Squash

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roasted butternut squash

Buttery and flavorful, crisp and caramelized on the outside and creamy on the inside, roasted butternut squash is the perfect alternative to potatoes and sweet potatoes. And it’s so good for you!
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Sautéed Green Beans

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Sautéed Green Beans

My favorite way to prepare green beans is to simply boil them. But sautéed green beans, fried in garlicky olive oil until lightly caramelized, are a nice variation, and my family actually prefers this preparation.
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