Best 6 Healthy Veggie Recipes

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**Embark on a culinary journey to relish the vibrant flavors and textures of a delightful array of healthy veggie recipes!**

From the tantalizing aroma of roasted vegetables to the crisp crunch of fresh salads, this article presents a delectable collection of dishes that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary skills. Whether you're a seasoned vegan, a flexitarian seeking meatless options, or simply seeking to incorporate more wholesome plant-based meals into your routine, these recipes offer a symphony of flavors and nutrients. Discover the art of transforming ordinary vegetables into extraordinary culinary creations, with a focus on minimal processing, seasonal ingredients, and a touch of culinary creativity. From hearty main courses to refreshing side dishes, each recipe promises a unique sensory experience that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied. Get ready to explore a world of culinary delights, where vegetables take center stage and taste buds are tantalized with every bite!

Let's cook with our recipes!

QUICK AND HEALTHY TURKEY VEGGIE SOUP



Quick and Healthy Turkey Veggie Soup image

I freeze our leftover turkey at the holidays so we can enjoy meals like this year-round. This soup is especially delicious on a chilly fall or winter day. If you're looking for a dish that's more filling, add some cooked pasta. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 medium carrots, julienned
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound zucchini or yellow summer squash, julienned (about 6 cups)
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained
2-1/2 cups frozen lima beans (about 12 ounces), thawed
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 5-8 minutes. Add broth, carrots, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add zucchini, tomatoes, hominy, lima beans and turkey. Cook until zucchini is tender, 5-8 minutes. Top with basil; serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEALTHY 8 CHOPPED VEGGIE MIX



Healthy 8 Chopped Veggie Mix image

You know, Trader Joe's should start paying me to advertise their products. My husband came home recently from a Trader Joe's shopping excursion with a package of 'Healthy 8 Chopped Veggie Mix'. Therefore, allow me to state for the record that this is in fact another Trader Joe's copycat food item. Description on the package: "For salads, sauteeing, or anytime you need fresh veggies." My suggestions in addition: soups, tacos/tostadas and many other Mexican dishes, loaded baked potatoes, wraps, garden veggie juice, etc. I think of this as a deluxe version of mirepoix, except it's easier to spell and the onions decided to take a permanent vacation back to the Languedoc region of France. Make as big of a batch as you want as long as the proportions are equal and the mixture is eaten within a reasonable amount of time before it spoils (the food.com site requires me to type in an amount but the batch can be reduced of course). Not sure about freezing the mixture though...? Use fresh ingredients and don't be tempted to use up those yucky veggies molding in the back of the fridge.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup fresh broccoli, coarsely chopped
1 cup carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup green cabbage, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup red cabbage, coarsely chopped (although I think in an emergency radicchio may make a good substitute)
1 cup jicama, peeled and coarsely chopped (I cheated big time and used raw parsnips)
1 cup green bell pepper, seeded and membrane removed, coarsely chopped (certainly fine with me to substitute other colors of bells)
1 cup radish, stems removed and coarsely chopped
1 cup celery, coarsely chopped (I always include the leaves)

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until chopped small and all the vegetables are of uniform size.
  • For example, the carrots should be about 1/4" in size. In other words, you're not making cole slaw.
  • Now go. Cook!

HEALTHY VEGGIE MINESTRONE SOUP



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The veggies, the tomato flavor, and the peppers all come together for a stick-to-your-ribs dinner! This makes lots and lots of soup! It goes well with Cheddar cheese biscuits and a red wine.

Provided by usmcwifey

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Time 1h46m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups whole wheat pasta
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup sliced orange bell pepper
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced carrots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (26 ounce) can reduced-sodium tomato soup
13 fluid ounces water
1 (15 ounce) can diced potatoes, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried basil
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add orange bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, carrots, and garlic. Cook and stir until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour tomato soup plus 1/2 can water into saucepan. Add potatoes, chicken broth, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 1 hour. Serve over cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 453.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

SUPER HEALTHY VEGGIE PITA PIZZA



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I made this up in a hurry one night and it's become one of our very favorite suppers. This is so easy, so fast and looks so pretty you can serve it to company or as appetizers. You could easily vary the veggies according to what you have on hand. Quantities are for one individual size pizza; multiply according to number you want to serve.

Provided by hotdishmama

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 1 pizza, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 piece whole wheat pita bread
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
garlic salt, to taste
3 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
3 -4 slices fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves, cut into strips
4 canned artichoke hearts, drained and sliced in half
italian seasoning, to taste
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese or 1/2 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Put pita bread on baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Place tomato slices on pita bread, top with olive slices. Cover with sliced spinach and artichoke hearts. Sprinkle with italian seasoning and sprinkle cheese evenly over pita. Bake at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes. Slice into quarters and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.7, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 44.2, Sodium 751, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 42.8, Sugar 7, Protein 27.4

HEALTHY VEGGIE CURRY WITH GARLIC NAAN RECIPE BY TASTY



Healthy Veggie Curry With Garlic Naan Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: white rice, water, coconut oil, salt, vegetable oil, small yellow onions, idaho potato, tomato paste, fresh ginger, garlic, garam masala, curry powder, cauliflower, diced tomato, chickpeas, water, salt, coconut milk, frozen peas, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, ghee, whole-fat yogurt, skim milk, water, garlic

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 cups white rice, rinsed
4 cups water
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
salt, to taste
¼ cup vegetable oil, divided
2 small yellow onions, diced
2 cups idaho potato, cubed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
15 oz diced tomato, 1 can
15 oz chickpeas, 1 can, drained
1 ¼ cups water
salt, to taste
¾ cup coconut milk
1 ¼ cups frozen peas
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons ghee, melted, divided, plus more as needed
4 tablespoons whole-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons skim milk
6 tablespoons water
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, combine the rice, water, coconut oil, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes, until the water is absorbed. Once finished cooking, remove the rice from the heat and fluff.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onions and potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized and potatoes are golden brown around the edges, about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil, the tomato paste, ginger, and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the garam masala and curry powder and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute longer.
  • Add cauliflower and cook, stirring constantly, until the spices coat the florets, about 2 minutes longer.
  • Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, water, and salt and stir to combine. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and frozen peas. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Create a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour in 1 tablespoon of melted ghee, the yogurt, skim milk, and a bit of the water. Mix until combined, adding more water as needed until the dough comes together.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until no longer sticky, then shape into a ball and divide into quarters. Roll out the dough portions to ¼ inch (6 mm) thick.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining tablespoon of melted ghee with the garlic.
  • Heat a bit of ghee in a medium nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add a dough round and brush with the ghee and garlic mixture. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the dough bubbles up and forms a nice brown crust, then flip and cook on the other side. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • Serve the curry over the rice with the naan on the side.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 11 grams

HEALTHY VEGGIE SCRAMBLE



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Make and share this Healthy Veggie Scramble recipe from Food.com.

Provided by iamtaranicole

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 1 scramble, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs
1/2 cup spinach
1/8 cup onion
1/8 cup green pepper
1/8 cup mushroom
1/8 cup tomatoes

Steps:

  • Sautee veggies with non-fat cooking spray, add scrambled eggs, cook until done.

Tips:

  • Choose seasonal vegetables: Seasonal vegetables are more flavorful and nutritious, and they're often less expensive too.
  • Use a variety of colors: Different colored vegetables offer different nutrients, so aim to eat a variety of colors throughout the week.
  • Cook vegetables lightly: Overcooking vegetables can destroy their nutrients and flavor. Aim to cook them just until they're tender.
  • Add flavor with herbs and spices: Herbs and spices can add a lot of flavor to vegetables without adding any calories or fat.
  • Experiment with different cooking methods: There are many different ways to cook vegetables, so don't be afraid to experiment. Try roasting, grilling, sautéing, steaming, or microwaving vegetables.

Conclusion:

Eating vegetables is a great way to improve your overall health and well-being. Vegetables are low in calories and fat, and they're packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Eating plenty of vegetables can help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer, and improve your overall mood and energy levels. So make vegetables a regular part of your diet and enjoy the many health benefits they have to offer.

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