Despised by children and often adults, they are gratuitously given a small spot on the dinner plate. They are often boiled beyond recognition or drowned in butter or unnecessary fatty sauces. Vegetables are simply the best. They are my favorite food and deserve to be in the center of every plate.
Hot, cold, raw, steamed or juiced, the flavors, textures, colors and varieties are endless. I try to eat as many different vegetables as possible, not only are they delicious and low in fat and calories, but they also are the most nutrient dense foods you can eat. I love watching them grow from the ground and change colors as they ripen, and there is no way I can resist a farmers market.
Asparagus, arugula, brussels sprouts, collard greens, okra, radishes and spinach are just a few of my favorites. I’m amazed every time I find new varieties or new ways to eat them. Whether they are in salads, entrees or soups I can’t get enough of them.
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Vivian // Oct 17th 2012 at 8:55 pm
Vegetables are definitely good, even though I have a 5 year old nephew that would vehemently disagree. I wish you would have expanded more on your favorite meals with vegetables or your favorite way to eat them. Pretty good post though, interesting.
Jesse Lee // Dec 13th 2012 at 2:19 am
I absolutely despise certain vegetables and merely detest others but they have become more apart of my meals. your image is amazing though. I love the colors and variety of textures you have there. My personal favorite would have to be carrots!
Brooklyn Brit // Dec 13th 2012 at 12:25 pm
You need to come school me on how to appreciate them more. I am stuck on cooking the same 5/6 veggies over and over. HELP!!!
Malynda // Dec 13th 2012 at 12:34 pm
LOL me cook, I never!
Try roasting some winter vegetables in the oven with a little olive oil and sea salt.
At home, I usually just eat raw vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, celery and carrots with roasted red pepper hummus. I’m way too busy (and lazy) to cook anything,
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