Vegetables might not be a prominent feature in a restaurant’s menu. However, this does not mean to keep them out of your diet as well. There are plenty of fun ways to make vegetables, especially in the winters. There is a huge variety of fresh produce available in the market in this season. Therefore, it is important to make the most of this opportunity.
Some of the best vegetable recipes that you might want to try are mentioned below:
Quinoa Cilantro Taco Salad
This recipe does not contain eggs and it is high in fiber. Plus, you will not find any nut or gluten in this recipe either. Moreover, this is low in sodium.
For making this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
Ingredients:
- Papaya slices
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup of mozzarella cheese
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion (diced)
- 1/3 cup of sunflower seeds
- ½ cup of cilantro
- 1 medium-sized carrots
- 1 cup of crushed crackers
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ cup of cabbage
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- Fresh chives
- Poppy seeds
- Sea salt
- Salad green
- Cabbage
The preparation of this dish takes only 20 minutes. For this, you would have to take a large bowl. Mix in the olive oil, poppy seeds, chive, chili powder, and sea salt. Toss these ingredients gently.
In a serving bowl add the salad greens and layer the quinoa. Add this point you also have to add the crushed crackers.
Serve everything together and enjoy this exquisitely healthy dish with your family.
Nutritional value:
Calories: 340
Fat: 18 grams
Protein: 11 grams
Carbs: 33 grams
Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes with Spinach
This dish is not only packed with nutrition but it will also be loaded with beautiful colors which makes very appetizing. The dish is extremely creamy with the help of the addition of potatoes.
- 2 ½ pounds of potatoes (thin slices)
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons of flour
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 cloves
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- 2 ½ cups of milk
- 1 pound of frozen spinach
- 1 cup of parmesan
Preheat the oven to 425ᵒF. Toss some potatoes brushed with olive oil and make an even layer. Put the baking tray in the oven and let the potatoes bake for about 20-25 minutes.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a separate saucepan. Add onions and allow them to cook for 5-8 minutes till its golden brown. Then add garlic, salt, and pepper and let it cook. Add some milk and stir in everything along with it. Remove the pan from the stove and drain the spinach by squeezing it.
Take the potatoes out of the oven. Take half of the potatoes and place them on the baking dish. Place the sauce on the baked potatoes. Add the remaining potatoes and drizzle some more sauce on it. Garnish it with some parmesan. Put everything in the broiler for 10 minutes and your delicious dish is ready to be served.
Nutritional value:
Calories: 212
Fat: 7 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 28 grams
Protein: 10 grams
Vitamin A: 110% daily value
Iron: 2 mg; 318 mg sodium;
