Wondering how to season vegetables to make them taste good? This post breaks down what herbs and spices go well with different veggies. Remember to bookmark this vegetable seasoning guide to pull up on your phone or tablet next time you're in the kitchen!One of the barriers to eating more vegetables is their taste. While some enjoy veggies with no or minimal seasonings, others find them ...
Roasted Kohlrabi Steak with Mushroom Sauce
This vegan kohlrabi steak recipe features green kohlrabi sliced into rounds and topped with a savory mushroom gravy to resemble "steak." It's a satisfying plant-based meal that would please omnivores and vegetarians alike!Kohlrabi is having a moment right now. This bulbous vegetable is in peak season, and has, naturally, made its way into the Veg World kitchen.First, I tried a late ...
25 Easy Vegetable Snacks for Work and School
Satisfy your mid-morning or afternoon hunger with these nutritious and tasty vegetable snacks. Instead of reaching for chips or cookies, prep some of these snacks in advance to keep in the fridge for healthy weekday snacking!Snacks make the world go round. They can give you a boost of energy and break up your morning or afternoon at work or school.But, like most things related to food, ...
Hidden Veg Pasta Sauce
Looking for a way to sneak some more veggies into your meals? This Hidden Veg Pasta Sauce is chock full of vegetables and other wholesome ingredients, and is a great recipe for kids and adults alike!Growing up with a 100% Italian mom, I am well acquainted with homemade pasta sauce, or "gravy" as my family calls it.Just a few weeks ago, my mom made a huge pot of gravy and meatballs ...
Sesame Bell Pepper and Cucumber Noodle Salad
Made with spiralized vegetables, this flavorful Bell Pepper and Cucumber Noodle Salad is finished with an Asian-inspired sesame dressing. It's a crowd pleasing, vegetarian side dish that comes together in minutes!Happy Labor Day weekend Veg World!Wait. Wait a minute. It's Labor Day weekend?! How?! Why? When?I cannot believe how quickly this summer has flown by. It feels ...
Cashew Cabbage Salad with Bok Choy
This crunchy Cashew Cabbage Salad is made with a bok choy and cabbage base and finished with a sesame dressing. It's the ideal side, meal prep lunch, or potluck dish.Say goodbye to boring salads and hello to this flavorful, nutritious, exciting, and colorful Cashew Cabbage Salad!This recipe has a LOT going on, and it's all good, my friends. VERY good.First, there's the base. ...
Easy and Creamy Fresh Tomato Tortellini Soup
This fresh tomato tortellini soup is simple to make, flavorful, and rich, with healthy ingredients like Greek yogurt. Use up your garden tomatoes with this delicious recipe!Ah, August. Tomato season at its finest! I'm not a big eat-slices-of-raw-tomato kind of person, but if there's ever a time to enjoy a juicy, fresh tomato from your backyard or farmers market, this is it.Cue the ...
Plant Based Calcium: List of Veggie Sources, Absorption, & More
Learn about which vegetables are rich in plant based calcium, how much of this nutrient you need per day, and info about calcium absorption from plants.Since calcium is widely associated with dairy products, many people who follow a plant based diet may wonder what vegetables to eat to meet their calcium needs. There are also questions surrounding the absorption of plant based calcium. ...
Cucumber Melon Fruit and Vegetable Popsicles
Refreshing fruit and vegetable popsicles made with cucumber, cantaloupe, and herbs are a healthy treat for kids and adults alike!Eating your veggies doesn't just have to mean salads and roasted vegetable dishes. You can also enjoy them in smoothies, juices, and even popsicles!Actually, popsicles may be one of the most fun ways to increase your vegetable intake, especially for ...
Garlic Rosemary Grilled Cauliflower Foil Packets
These grilled cauliflower foil packets make for a flavorful vegan meal for two. They come together in less than 30 minutes, and feature veggies and white beans seasoned with garlic and rosemary!As you may have read in my Veg World Kitchen Tour post, Will and I recently became homeowners! Which means we now have a backyard, and of course, a grill.We just got said grill in July, so we've ...