Dieting is not synonymous
with compromising taste, flavor and zest. Nutritional eating
can be a clear and direct path to weight loss. For the anti-vegetable
lover, there are a few easy ways to make veggies tasty. Low
in calories and dense in texture, vegetables can make the
body feel satiated.
Whether it's a grilled roasted or a dip, vegetables can go
from bland to scrumptious. Not to mention, vegetables are
loaded with antioxidants.
As far as grilling is concerned, certain
vegetables are better suited than others. Here's a list of
hearty veggies that can endure
• Asparagus
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Corn on the cob
• Eggplant
• Onions
• Mushrooms (Portobello)
• Peppers (green, red, and yellow
• Zucchini
While many of the above vegetables can be
grilled whole, they can also be chopped and skewered
to make tasty kabobs.
Here's how:
Grilling Vegetables
• Thoroughly wash vegetables in water
• Soak in water for a couple of minutes while
you light the grill or set on a medium heat
• Spray your grill using a fat-free cooking
spray (IE Pam)
• Lightly season your vegetables with salt
and pepper (it will enhance the smoky flavor)
• Place the vegetables on the grill for 20
to 25 minutes. Be sure rotate the vegetables every 7 minutes
for even cooking)
Oven Roasted Vegetables
The same concept works in the oven. Simply set the oven at
450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly
spray with a no-fat cooking spray butter, salt and pepper.
Then cook up to 25 minutes (depends on the oven).
Vegetable Dips
As for dips, purchase low-fat to no fat dips to drizzle your
vegetables in. As an alternate, make your own dip using a
reduced fat sour cream, dill and other seasonings.