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Vegetables: Tips to Sneak them into Food

Sneaky Ways to add Vegetables

For some, eating vegetables falls into the same category as eating worms….not happening. We know that they have incredible health benefits, but the benefits don’t always trump the fact that they’re vegetables! Here are some ways to get the biggest vegetable-hater to consume them and actually enjoy them.

  1. Zucchini and carrots are quite versatile. Finely grate them into breads, muffins, and oatmeal cookies. If your picky-eater will spot the shreds, puree them instead!
  2. Food Network chef and host, Giada De Laurentiis sneaks carrots and celery into her homemade marinara sauce. Feel free to puree before adding to ensure they’re undetectable.
  3. Puree steamed beets and add them to brownies and/or chocolate cake! They add a sweet flavor, rich color, and moist texture. They can also replace half of the oil without compromising texture.
  4. Puree butternut squash and add it to macaroni and cheese. It will make your cheese sauce go much further while adding Vitamin A and fiber!
  5. Puree broccoli (or any veggie) and add it to meatballs and burgers. You won’t taste it—I promise. It will add volume and juiciness to your meat.
  6. Add a handful of greens to your chocolate protein smoothie. Add additional unsweetened cocoa powder to maintain the chocolaty appearance.   The greens will be disguised when blended, but they’ll add fiber and keep you satisfied all morning.
  7. Puree cauliflower or celery root and add it to potato or any other cream-based soup. The white color will blend right in, providing additional fiber and vitamins. You won’t need to use as much cream/milk either!
Vegetables in Your Daily Diet!

Vegetables in Your Daily Diet!

If you haven’t noticed…pureeing vegetables is the recurring theme.

Texture is one of the top reasons why people dislike vegetables. Pureeing does away with any texture-phobia and, when added to other foods, the flavor disappears taking care of any flavor-aversions.

I’ve got you covered Give these vegetables a try! 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Danielle Crumble Smith

Danielle is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist currently living in Colorado though she is originally from TN and has lived in AK, CA, and NV. She and her husband, Colton, have two crazy dogs and are expecting twins in August. She received her degree in Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science from California State University at Northridge and has since worked in a variety of roles as Dietitian over the past 7 years. Danielle has experience working in both clinical inpatient settings as well as outpatient. Her client/patient population has spanned from individuals with Food Allergies, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Eating Disorders, Autoimmune conditions, Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Sports Performance and Weight Management. In her free time, Danielle loves hiking with her husband, having FaceTime dates with family and doing anything outside!

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