Stupid veggie conversation/question

SarahKate31

After we had green beans or broccoli for a dinner veggie for around the 5th time in a row, this conversation ensued between me and my veggie-hating DH...

DH: You know I will eat other veggies besides green beans and broccoli.

Me: Like what?

DH: Corn.

Me: That's not green.

DH: Lima beans.

Me: That's not good.

DH: Well, what else is there?

Me: Um...

I am drawing a blank here. I've made zucchini and summer squash and bell peppers and DH tolerated them for a little while, but he doesn't like them. What kind of green veggies do you serve with dinner?

madladybride

We usually only serve broccoli or green beans, mostly because they are quick and easy. Occasionally we will have asparagus, peas or spinach, but that's about it. DH and I have the same arguments about veggies.

gracie2762

We also love brussels sprouts with garlic and sugar snap peas. Most of the time we get the frozen variety packs to mix things up. One of our favorites is a mixture of beans with cranberries.

nezwee

Well we don't eat veggies, which soon will change when DD starts realizing what she is eating, since DH only likes green beans. But spinach is something my parents made us eat as a kid. I like brussel sprouts and early june peas. With the peas, I put them in a skillet and heat up with some onion and pepper. Yum!

lsgarver

Snow peas are delicious in a little butter with salt.

Spinach, kale and collards are delicious, if prepared the right way.  Spinach is best as a salad or slightly wilted with butter or olive oil, salt and lemon juice or nuts.  Kale is good with white beans and a bit of bacon and collards are best southern-style: slow cooked with bacon or ham, onions and other flavors like here: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/southern-style-collard-greens-10000001932600/

If you're iffy on any of those a creamy gratin is a good way to test them out while still having some familiar comfort flavors in there.

And, not green but squash this time of year is a great side--butternut with butter, a touch of cinnamon and the tiniest bit of brown sugar or honey.  YUM!

tiff0803

Our go-to veggies are spinach, broccoli, brussell sprouts, and asparagus.

SarahKate31

nezwee:

Well we don't eat veggies, which soon will change when DD starts realizing what she is eating, since DH only likes green beans. But spinach is something my parents made us eat as a kid. I like brussel sprouts and early june peas. With the peas, I put them in a skillet and heat up with some onion and pepper. Yum!

This makes me feel better! And yes, we are making a veggie effort in large part for DS too.

SarahKate31

lsgarver:

Snow peas are delicious in a little butter with salt.

Spinach, kale and collards are delicious, if prepared the right way.  Spinach is best as a salad or slightly wilted with butter or olive oil, salt and lemon juice or nuts.  Kale is good with white beans and a bit of bacon and collards are best southern-style: slow cooked with bacon or ham, onions and other flavors like here: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/southern-style-collard-greens-10000001932600/

I forgot about snow peas and snap peas. I think DH will eat those. And he'll eat spinach, but he doesn't trust me to cook it right, lol. He has to have it *just* the right amount wilted.

KathrynMD

asparagus, cauliflower, peas, brussel sprouts, spinach, salad, squash, zuchinni, carrots, beets

what's wrong w/ corn?  I don't think its the most nutritious veggie every but its not bad.

I could personally eat brocolli every night

 

Cooper81

We all love broccoli, esp. DS, he gets so excited when he see's it he repeats "bocli, bocli" over and over again.  We usually rotate frozen sweet corn, peas, broccoli, and edamame during the week.  We are going to try and do fresh/different veggies on the weekend when we have more time (like squash, pumpkin, etc) and see what we can easily rotate into the weeknight meals.

LWilli35

We love all types of veggies, and you've gotten a great list above...but am I the only one who gets a kick out of asparagus pee? I'm always amazed at how soon after eating it happens! Apparently it's also genetic...not everyone can smell it but everyone has it! Fun factoid of the day!

MrsNDM

My go to sides are-

Brussels sprouts roasted with balsamic vinaigrette

Asparagus sauteed in a little garlic

Green beans and slivered almonds

Sauteed cabbage with a can of rotel

Plus I get the steamfresh bagged veggies a lot.

 

weezie825

SarahKate31:

I forgot about snow peas and snap peas. I think DH will eat those. And he'll eat spinach, but he doesn't trust me to cook it right, lol. He has to have it *just* the right amount wilted.

Hand him the pan and make him cook the spinach!

SarahKate31

weezie825:

SarahKate31:

I forgot about snow peas and snap peas. I think DH will eat those. And he'll eat spinach, but he doesn't trust me to cook it right, lol. He has to have it *just* the right amount wilted.

Hand him the pan and make him cook the spinach!

Lol! Yeah he said "I'll eat spinach if you let me cook it". If I let him? Lol, it's not like anyone is stopping him from cooking!

SarahKate31

KathrynMD:

what's wrong w/ corn?  I don't think its the most nutritious veggie every but its not bad.

Nothing! I love corn and we do eat it, I was just looking for green veggies.

KathrynMD

you're so mean!  why won't you let your DH make spinach???  Why SK, why????

madladybride

gracie2762:

We also love brussels sprouts with garlic and sugar snap peas. Most of the time we get the frozen variety packs to mix things up. One of our favorites is a mixture of beans with cranberries.

Ooh, I forgot about roasted brussel sprouts!

misscastle

My standard go-to veggie sides:

- Sauteed bok choy (baby or regular)
- Spinach salad or regular salad 
- Roasted broccoli
- Sauteed zucchini
- Sauteed green beans (wow, I saute everything.)  
- Braised cucumbers 
- Greens ... kale, cabbage, chard, spinach, sauteed in garlic, chicken broth and other yummy stuff
- Roasted Brussel sprouts (seriously, I hated Brussel sprouts before this recipe)
http://dev2.whatsupmag.com/blogs/the-bent-fork/item/1933-if-at-first-you-dont-like-a-food-try-try-again
- Asparagus, steamed or roasted

Non-green veggie sides
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Roasted Cauliflower or mashed cauliflower
- Panzanella salad (tomatoes, olives, red onion, basil, mozzarella, fresh croutons)
- Roasted turnips
- Roasted cherry tomatoes

I often make dishes that incorporate veggies that I wouldn't serve plain. I.E. I hate cooked carrots, but I often grate carrots and zucchini and add them to spaghetti sauce. I also make shrimp stir fry or etouffee that has bell peppers and celery in the sauce. I figure if there are enough veggies in the dish, I don't have to serve a separate side dish. 

Bailey1806

Asparagus, peas, spinach, edamame, zucchini, or make a side salad with lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, etc. If I had a V8 or salad earlier that day, I will count tomatoes & basil (caprese) or corn as a veggie dinner side.

mrsbecky07

asparagus, peas, spinach. I used to hate spinach but now I'm a fan bc I think it's easy to cook with in terms of "mixing it in" with whatever you are making - same with peas - you can throw them together with some rice etc.