Vegetables Archives - Being Nutritious

Roasted Asparagus with Egg Free Hollandaise Sauce

March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 Laura Yautz 0 Comments Healthy Fats, High Fiber, High Iron, High Vitamin K, Low Sodium

This Hollandaise sauce takes 2 minutes, and there’s no double boiler or risk of eggs cooking – because it’s egg free! Pair with roasted asparagus for a match made in heaven!

Roasted broccoli and mushrooms in a bowl.

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Garlicky Roasted Broccoli & Mushrooms

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Fat, Low Sodium

Garlicky Roasted Broccoli and Mushrooms is an easy side dish for any weeknight dinner, and packs a ton of flavor! Loads of garlic with a pinch of salt transforms boring broccoli into a magnificent gem!

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Heart Healthy Southern-Style Cabbage

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 Laura Yautz 1 Comment Healthy Fats, High Vitamin C, Low Sodium

This simple side dish of smoky, tangy cabbage is so unassuming, but so delicious! It’s great on top of burgers, sausage, or all by itself! Don’t forget to top it with grainy mustard. Excellent!

Overhead picture of a bowl of braised greens in a light pink broth.

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Creamy Braised Beet Greens

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments Healthy Fats, High Calcium, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin K, Low Sodium

Creamy Braised Beet Greens is a great way to use greens that are a bit more on the tough, bitter side. Braising softens them perfectly, and using milk or a substitute creates a lovely, light pink broth that cuts through the bitterness. Delicious with a crusty bread, over polenta, or all on its own!

Serving platter with vegetable skewers piled on.

Grill Sides Vegetables

Mediterranean Veggie Kabobs on the Grill

September 5, 2020September 5, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments Healthy Fats, High Vitamin C

Celebrate summer with these easy marinated veggie kabobs on the grill. The perfect side dish for your next cook out!

Overhead shot of a bowl of ratatouille with rustic bread.

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Easy Ratatouille in the Slow Cooker

August 30, 2020August 30, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Fiber, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Fat, Low Sodium

This easy ratatouille cooks gently in the slow cooker with only 20 minutes of prep time! It is perfect for your end of summer produce!

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How to Freeze Beans from the Garden

August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments preserving

A bounty of beans in the garden means you want to preserve them. Here are step by step instructions, with pics, for how to freeze beans.

Silver bowl with charred radish pods, garnished with orange peel. Fresh radish pods and sliced orange in background

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Citrus Charred Radish Pods

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Fat, Low Sodium

What do you do when your radish crop gets too woody and goes to seed? Harvest those pods and eat them! This is the perfect complement of peppery, tangy, and sweet, all together in one little bowl!

Close up of vinegar coleslaw with purple cabbage in a wooden bowl.

Salad Sides Vegetables

Easy Vinegar Coleslaw

July 8, 2020July 16, 2020 Laura Yautz 1 Comment Healthy Fats, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Sodium

This coleslaw is super simple, delicious, healthy, and a show stopper! Great by itself or on a burger, salad, or sandwich.

Balsamic glazed onions and black beans with rice

Fast & Easy Dinner Main Dish One Pot/Pan Meals Pantry Staples Sides Vegetables

Balsamic Glazed Onions & Black Beans

April 22, 2020July 6, 2020 Laura Yautz 2 Comments Healthy Fats, High Fiber, High Magnesium, High Protein

Balsamic Glazed Onions & Black Beans is an easy and quick meal or side dish that you can throw together with 5 basic ingredients! Big on flavor too!

Close up view of smoky sauteed spinach with 2 lemon slices for garnish

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Simple Smoky Sauteed Spinach

February 28, 2020July 6, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments Healthy Fats, High Magnesium, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Fat, Low Sodium

This is one of the quickest side dishes there is! Excellent for rushed weeknights. Even people who “aren’t fans of spinach” will enjoy this one!

Salad Sides Vegetables

Cauliflower Salad with Apricots & Toasted Hazelnuts

September 11, 2019July 6, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments Healthy Fats, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Sodium

A delightfully easy salad featuring seasonal cauliflower, leeks, and celery, with all the flavors of Fall!

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Roasted Beets & Carrots with Creamy Garlic Dill Sauce

August 13, 2019August 18, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments Healthy Fats, High Fiber, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin K, Low Sodium

Roasted beets and carrots will steal the show from your main dish! Sweet, creamy, and garlicky, there’s something for everyone – even your pickiest eater!

Grill Sides Vegetables

Grilled Broccoli and Onions with Lemony Caper and Thyme Sauce

July 15, 2019July 6, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments Healthy Fats, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Sodium

The grill isn’t just for meat! This broccoli side is bright and sunny, yet smoky. A perfect summer side. And you don’t even need to heat up your house!

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Quicker Lentil Baked Beans

June 14, 2019May 29, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Fiber, High Iron, High Protein, Low Fat, Low Sodium

Using lentils makes this version of baked beans a snap. No soaking required! These are smoky and sweet, and go perfect with your summer BBQ, without undoing all your health goals!

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