Sneaky Veggies

Whether you are new to a plant-based lifestyle or a seasoned pro, finding ways to add a variety of micronutrients to your diet is an important part of overall wellness! And, if you are cooking for children or a family member who isn’t yet a big fan of vegetables, this can sometimes be a stressful part of meal planning.

So, we’re here to help with our top tips to sneak more veggies into your meals!

Mashed potatoes: Steam cauliflower or turnips and mash them into your cooked potatoes! You can replace up to half of your potatoes with these versatile veggies without being able to tell the difference.

...more mashed potatoes: Add drained and rinsed white beans to your cooked potatoes and then mash and season as usual! You can add one 15oz can of beans per pound of potatoes.

Rice: Use a food processor to dice raw cauliflower to rice-sized pieces and then steam for a few minutes before adding to your cooked rice. Try replacing half your rice with the cauliflower rice. For faster and less messy prep, use frozen, pre-packaged riced cauliflower!

Sauces: Spinach is a fantastic green to add to just about anything because it cooks quickly and has a mild flavor that doesn’t alter the main taste of your dish! Blend a handful into pasta sauces, soups and stews, chili, and enchilada sauce! Don’t have time to cook a sauce from scratch? That’s okay - just use the store bought sauce, blend in a handful of raw spinach, then heat as usual to serve. Add even more nutrition by blending chickpeas, cauliflower, and more - the possibilities are endless!

Smoothies: 6 veggies that sneak perfectly into smoothies are spinach, cabbage, carrots, zucchini, cauliflower and yellow squash! Dice a handful, or use frozen in place of ice. Blend, and enjoy!