Let’s Eat More Veggies!
If you’re feeling bored with your veggies, or skipping them altogether, you’re not alone…
Lately, I’ve noticed my veggie motivation has dropped off. I’m eating veggies… just not enough, and not really enjoying them.
To fix this, it’s time to add a spark of creativity & fun to my veggie life. Because adding JOY is the secret to making habits stick.
Veggies give us a healthy glow, increase energy, and have disease-fighting power.
So, you wanna eat more veggies with me?
I’ve got a high vibe, simple solution for us…
GET SAUCY!
A tasty SAUCE can take pretty good veggies and make them GREAT! So below is my inspiration list of SAUCE + VEGGIE combos.
PS: You can make the sauces yourself or buy one from brands that keep their ingredient list short and low sugar, like THIS or THIS.
13 SAUCE + VEGGIE COMBOS
Choose 1-2 of these CRAVEABLE ideas this week to pump up your veggie intake! Pair them with grilled chicken, tofu, or fish for a quick meal!
1. Teriyaki + air-fryer carrots and pea pods
2. Pesto + sautéed zucchini noodles and cherry tomatoes
3. Tzatziki + cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion
4. Peanut Sauce + stir-fried broccoli and red bell peppers
5. Garlic Parmesan Oil + grilled asparagus or brussels sprouts
6. Buffalo Sauce + air-fryer cauliflower
7. Salsa Verde + roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and purple cabbage
8. Coconut Aminos + stir-fried green beans and mushrooms
9. Curry Sauce + sautéed cauliflower rice, spinach, and peas
10. Sriracha Mayo + shredded cabbage and edamame
11. Avocado Crema (avocado, lime, yogurt) + grilled zucchini and corn
12. Caesar + chopped kale and crispy chickpeas
13. Whipped Feta + roasted beets and arugula
VEGGIE INSPIRATION BONUS!!!
Another great way to spark more excitement about your veggies is to actually learn what’s in them. Use ChatGPT (or your favorite AI tool) to look up the nutrients in each veggie you’re eating and what those nutrients do for your body.
When you start to learn how that handful of spinach helps your brain or how sweetpotatoes support your energy and skin, it’s a total mindset shift. Nothing is more motivating than realizing the magical things veggies do for you!
