Question: What can I add to frozen vegetables to add taste?
I know I need to eat more vegetables every day, but I really don't like them. They get boring. How can I add flavor to vegetables so I can stand to eat them?
Virgil - About.com User
Answer: Frozen vegetables are convenient, but they can be a little boring. You can perk them up with these tips:
- Add onion and garlic, either fresh or powdered.
- Add a small amount of olive or walnut oil to your vegetables, or use an infused oil.
- Fresh or dried herbs such as oregano, thyme, parsley, rosemary will add flavor and an irresistible aroma.
- You could add fresh potatoes, sweet potatoes, or zucchini to your frozen vegetables.
- Buy frozen bags of pre-seasoned vegetables. There are several varieties and most are low in calories yet delicious.
- Sprinkle some lemon or lime juice on your vegetables.
- Top your vegetables with walnuts, almonds or pecans.
- Sprinkle one or two ounces of crumbled bleu cheese on your vegetables.
- Cut extra-firm tofu into bite-sized pieces, and add them to your dish.
- Sprinkle some low-sodium soy sauce or teriyaki sauce on top.
- Add half a cup of shredded chicken or turkey.
