I am constantly being asked how to incorporate more veggies into the diet plan, as well as for easy ways to make them taste great! If this is your question too, here are some great ways to dress up your sauteed or steamed without following a detailed recipe.
Spice is Nice!
Hit the spice section of the supermarket to find flavor mixes like Italian,
Cajun, and lemon pepper. Go for the mixes
in shakers, as opposed to packets -- the packeted products are typically meant
to be mixed with water and/or added during cooking. Look for no-salt options from McCormick (Fiesty Citrus is great) and Mrs. Dash - a new Niemann fave is the Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle.
Quick Mix!
Toss your veggies in some low-fat marinara, or try other low-calorie marinades. Mrs. Dash Garlic Lime Marinade or Lawry's Teriyaki Marinade with Pineapple Juice is great. Another flavorful addition is Hoisin Sauce which gives you a light oriental flavor. Add just a spash of any of these to your steamed or sauteed veggies and voila! Tastier veggies.
Best Dressed!
Salad dressing isn't just for salads...toss your sauteed veggies in some low-cal salad dressing. My two favorites are Newman's Own Lite Low-Fat Sesame Ginger salad dressing and Newman's Own Lite Balsalmic.
Saute those veggies in Olive or Grapeseed oil - just a couple of teaspoons goes a long way. Start by sauteeing some garlic in the oil then add your veggies and spice. If you are using a sauce or dressing, add it toward the end, just before you serve. Another way to cook your veggies is to toss them in a little oil, lay them out on a cookie sheet and roast them in a 400 degree oven. Broccoli is especially great this way!
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