your inner chef...a FOOD SURVEY!!

Okay, so the question is...how do you prepare the following items and how do you season them? obviously many things can be prepapred in different ways depending on the cuisine type you're going for so just pick your favorite!!

1. broccoli

--steamed with garlic and herbs or stir fried with teriyaki sauc

2. zucchini

--sauteed with lemon and pepper

3. cauliflower

--steamed with cheese melted on top

4. green beans

--sauteed with onions and mushrooms

5. sugar snap peas

--in a stir fry with soy sauce

6. baby carrots

--eaten raw with hummus

7. artichokes

--steamed with melted butter and lemon juice

8. tortellini pasta

--best with cream sauce, maybe pesto or alfredo and herbs

9. penne

--only like it with marinara sauce, and assorted veggies, with veggie soy crumbles

10. ravioli

--marinara sauce is preferable but i can forego sauce altogether and use a bit of butter, garlic, veggies, oregano, parsley, and salt

11. pinto beans

--best mashed to make refried beans and put into a tortilla for a burrito with salsa

12. salmon

--grilled with teriyaki glaze and garlic

13. shrimp

--tossed with pasta and veggies in a light sauce, maybe marinara or low cal alfredo

14. rice

--add coconut milk, curry powder, tofu and spices along with carrots and potatoes to make a delicious curry [also with lentils!]

15. tortillas

--mostly use them as wraps and to make quesadillas or beans and cheese burritos

16. pitas

--haven't figured it out yet, sometimes i'll put eggs inside...weird i know

17. spinach

--stir fried with red pepper flakes and garlic and coarse ground black pepper and sea salt

18. tuna

--usually in pasta dishes, kinda weird i know but i rarely eat it since turning vegetarian/pesectarian [sorry if i'm not politically correct]

19. salad greens

--use it as a filler for sandwiches, or top with tuna as a low cal meal

20. yams/sweet potatoes

--sliced into sweet potato fries and lightly coated with olive oil, baked, and sprinkled with salt and pepper

21. butternut squash

--mashed and mixed with low cal butter, cinnamon, and splenda

22. kale

--steamed and seasoned with soy sauce and garlic powder

23. seitan/tempeh

--grilled and  maybe a bit of steak sauce or barbecue sauce on it

24. tofu

--anyway....lol curried, stir fried with teriyaki sauce, or just plain with garlic and herbs lightly pan fried to a crisp

25. quinoa/couscous

--usually just cooked as directed and i add in mixed vegetables or use it as a base for my tofu, curry mixture

26. peas, regular

--rarely eat them because i don't much care for them but when i do i'll add them to a curry or soup

27. tomatoes

--sliced and put into pasta or eaten raw with salt

28. cucumber

--rarely eat them but when i do it's most likely in a salad or something that has dressing

29. soybeans

--never eat them because i don't really know how to prepare them in a tasty way

30. potatoes

--usually just chopped, and used in curries with garlic, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper

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31. mushrooms

--raw with salad dressing or in stir fries or pasta dishes

32. spaghetti noodles

--always whole wheat, tossed with broccoli, parmesan cheese, and lemon pepper

33. bell peppers

--usually in bean chili or also in stir fries

34. cabbage

--uuum, usually made how my mom used to make it for me, but veggie bacon, and lightly fried

35. lasagna

--i always opt for spinach lasagna, and i don't use ricotta cheese, instead i use cottage cheese and parmesan, i also make it spicy with salsa mixed into the tomato suace

36. corn, corn on the cob, baby corns

--i hate baby corn, don't eat em even when they're in my asian food. i love regular boiled corn on the cob with low cal butter and salt, and canned corn i rarely eat but when i do i like it spicy with bell peppers and crushed red pepper

37. celery

--i think it's good in asian dishes, so with soy sauce and other veggies mixed in

38. lima beans

--haven't figured these out yet

39. chickpeas

--like em with curry powder and salt, pepper, garlic

so, how do you prepare these items?

Well, apparently we like a lot of the same things, but on the things we differ on;

PEAS:  I LOVE green peas, when I was a kid we used to buy them at a farm stand (5-7LBS) and we would eat them straight out of the pod, like candy.  I add peas to lots of things.

SWEET POTATOES: a staple here in the south which I generally don;t care for, but I do like them in a sort of spicy seafood stew I used to make with shrimp and scallops and tomatoes.

TOMATOES: I like them in rice with curry and onions. Plus raw when they're ripe with salt and pepper.

SHRIMP: Almost any way it can be cooked is fine with me.  I usually sautee them in olive oil with garlic, but I sometimes make a shrimp curry served with asparagus and rice.

CARROTS: I like them raw, but I love fresh cooked carrots with herb butter (lots of parsley)

I have never tried kale although it is frequently in the stores down here, Have you ever cooked any other type of "greens"?  I have not tried any because down here they are usually cooked with ham hocks, and I don't know what else to do with them.

God bless you for providing me with something to distract myself with! 

1. broccoli

Just plain steamed w/ black pepper and maybe some Bragg's Liquid Aminos.

2. zucchini

Baked, with garlic.

3. cauliflower

Also just steamed, with black pepper. Veggies are best alone, I think!

4. green beans

Made into a casserole with crunchy onions on top!

5. sugar snap peas

Eaten plain, or dipped in ginger dressing.

6. baby carrots

Steamed or raw w/ mustard or salsa or hummus.

7. artichokes

Steamed with dill vegenaise dipping sauce.

8. tortellini pasta

In an alfredo sauce.

9. penne

With marinara sauce and soy parmesan. 

10. ravioli

I used to LOVE ricotta ravioli, yummmm.

11. pinto beans

In soup with rosemary, soft noodles and vegan ham bits.

12. salmon

Pre-veg, it was well steamed w/ dill sauce.

13. shrimp

Pre-veg, sauteed w/ veggies in asian dishes.

14. rice

Steamed, with sweet and sour sauce on top.

15. tortillas

Fresh corn variety, dipped in homemade guac or made into vegan tacos w/ soy crumbles, black beans, corn, salsa and avocado.

16. pitas

Warmed, filled with hummus and cucumber slices.

17. spinach

Pre-veg, I loved warm spinach salads with hard boiled eggs, bacon and balsamic dressing. Bet I could do that w/ veg bacon and tofu! Mmmm, I'm gonna try.

18. tuna

Used to be to make tuna salad sandwiches, w/ mayo, relish, mustard, pepper.

19. salad greens

Put into a BIG bowl with dried fruit, walnuts, avocado and goddess dressing.

20. yams/sweet potatoes

Grandma's famous candied yams. 

21. butternut squash

Baked and topped w/ earth balance and brown sugar.

22. kale

Steamed w/ ginger and sesame oil.

23. seitan/tempeh

Seitan- made into a convincing chicken patty. Tempeh - BBQ style!

24. tofu

In stir fries, for sure, with tons of veggies.

25. quinoa/couscous

Quinoa - as a base for stir fries. Couscous - w/ garlic

26. peas, regular

In curries!

27. tomatoes

Baked, on pizzas or as bruschetta.

28. cucumber

Plain, w/ salt sprinkled on.

29. soybeans

Podded, as a side dish to my sushi!

30. potatoes

Baked, w/ ketchup and vegenaise and pepper.

1. broccoli

-Steamed until crisp/tender.  Served either plain or with a drizzle of olive oil

2. zucchini

Stewed with tomatoes and bell peppers

3. cauliflower

Boiled soft and mashed like mashed potatoes

4. green beans

Steamed until crisp/tender, cooled and tossed with a garlic vinaigrette

5. sugar snap peas

-Raw or lightly steamed, just as they are

6. baby carrots

I prefer regular carrots, cut in sticks, tossed with a tiny bit of olive oil and salt, and roasted (350F for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through)

7. artichokes

Whole - dropped into boiling water and cooked well, served with lemon butter.  Baby - stir fried, or incorporated in casseroles or tossed with pasta.

8. tortellini pasta

A few in soup instead of noodles, or sauced with Low Fat Cheese Sauce

9. penne

The pasta I most often use for pasta salad - Pasta Primavera Salad 

10. ravioli

A few floated in soup instead of noodles, or served with homemade tomato sauce.

11. pinto beans

The best for chili.  Also Hot Bean Dip on yellow corn tortillas 

12. salmon

Broiled with lemon juice, lemon zest, and herbs.  Served with low fat sour cream or non fat greek yogurt with fresh dill to make a sauce.

13. shrimp

Either steamed and eaten as they are, or sauteed in olive oil and garlic.

14. rice

Cooked in seasoned broth and incorporated into casseroles or served as a side dish.  I like brown rice best, and I like different varieties of rice.  It's good with curry, chili and I make a good pilaf with chicken.

15. tortillas

I prefer the old fashioned yellow corn tortillas, and I eat them the traditional way with any Mexican food, especially beans.  I also cut them in quarters, spray lightly with olive oil and bake until crisp.

16. pitas

Stuffed with any salad or sandwich ingredients.  My favorite - hummus with chopped tomatoes, lettuce and cucumbers.

17. spinach

-Raw or lightly steamed, or sauteed in olive oil and garlic then dusted with grated parmesan cheese.  The simpler the better.

18. tuna

Fresh - Seasoned with olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and broiled.   Canned - traditional tuna salad with mayonnaise, for sandwiches or served in half a hollowed out tomato.

19. salad greens

-Used for anything you'd use regular lettuce.      & nbsp;   

20. yams/sweet potatoes

21 Yams/sweet potatoes - pierced in several places, microwaved and eaten as is, right out of the skin.

21. butternut squash

Made into soup - cook soft and puree with seasonings. 

22. kale

Kale and White Bean Soup   

23. seitan/tempeh

I only eat it in a vegetarian restaurant where they are very creative.  Don't particularly like it.

24. tofu

Tiny cubes of silken tofu floated in soup.  Marinated in  soy/ginger/garlic, patted dry and stir fried lightly.  

25. quinoa/couscous

Quinoa - pilaf with caramelized onions, carrots and celery.  Couscous - cold salad, like tabouli with chopped onions, tomatoes, peppers and lemon juice, lots of parsley.

26. peas, regular

Only as a rare side dish, simply steamed.  I also do a pureed green pea soup that is very pretty and can be served hot or cold with a dollop of sour cream.

27. tomatoes

Eaten just as they are.  Chopped into all kinds of salads.  Cooked to make sauce.  Sun dried chopped into pasta with olive oil and garlic.

28. cucumber

Salad ingredient in all kinds of salads, usually chopped fine and combineed iwth tomatoes, onions and peppers, seasoned with salt and lemon juice and lots of parsley.  That mixture can be combined with a cold cooked grain to make a great dish.

29. soybeans

I don't bother with these.  I really don't eat a lot of soy products because they have an adverse affect on me.

30. potatoes

so many ways!  Baked in their skins, mashed, sliced and sauteed, layered in casseroles like my Tiella.  Potatoes are surprisingly nutritious.

1. broccoli

--stir fried with oil, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, and other veggies

2. zucchini

--stir fried with oil, soy sauce, ginger, onions, and garlic, and other veggies

3. cauliflower

--in soups or broths

4. green beans

--stir fried with oil, soy sauce, ginger, onions, and garlic, and other veggies

5. sugar snap peas

--stir fried with oil, soy sauce, ginger, onions, and garlic, and other veggies

6. baby carrots

--raw, preferrably by themselves

7. artichokes

--boiled in soup and eaten with soy sauce

8. tortellini pasta

--cream sauce with a LOT of herbs

9. penne

--don't like penne

10. ravioli

--marinara sauce and some kind of green veggie

11. pinto beans

--don't like pinto beans

12. salmon

--raw with soy sauce and wasabi

13. shrimp

--stir fried with some ginger and garlic and soy sauce

14. rice

--congee with adzuki, mung, lotus seeds, and peanuts

15. tortillas

--don't like tortillas...although I LOVE salsa, so will eat those chips if it accompanies an unbelievably large amount of salsa

16. pitas

--with lamb, as gyros

17. spinach

--in a salad - one of my favorites is with cantaloupe and mint

18. tuna

--in poke

19. salad greens

--in salads?

20. yams/sweet potatoes

--sliced into sweet potato fries and lightly coated with olive oil, baked, and sprinkled with salt and pepper

21. butternut squash

--haven't ever had it

22. kale

--steamed and seasoned with random spices

23. seitan/tempeh

--never tried it

24. tofu

--with soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions or cilantro

25. quinoa/couscous

--never tried it

26. peas, regular

--dried and wasabi-covered

27. tomatoes

--plain grape tomatoes raw

28. cucumber

--in a marinade of some vinegar, sugar, salt, and sesame oil

29. soybeans

--boiled, plain

30. potatoes

--hash browns

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31. mushrooms

--in soups

32. spaghetti noodles

--don't like spaghetti that much, but I'd prefer it with marinara sauce and a variety of different veggies

33. bell peppers

--stir fried with other veggies in soy sauce, oil, and garlic

34. cabbage

--in soups

35. lasagna

--vegetable lasagna with a variety of veggies in with the cheese and noodles and sauce

36. corn, corn on the cob, baby corns

--steamed, plain

37. celery

--in stir fries, goes best with carrots

38. lima beans

--don't like these

39. chickpeas

--don't like these that much...I guess in hummus?

so, how do you prepare these items?

I am a boring eater I suppose....

1. broccoli

--stir fried with olive oil, butter buds and sea salt mixed with other veggies

2. zucchini

-just like broccoli

3. cauliflower

--mix it right in with the broccoli and zucchini

4. green beans

--great on the George Foreman with a little sea salt and spray olive oil

5. sugar snap peas

--not fond of the tough texture

6. baby carrots

--chopped and mixed in with my veggie stir fry or raw

7. artichokes

--again a texture thing with me - if it squeaks like rubber when chewed - I don't eat it!

8. tortellini pasta

--Pasta is rarely eaten

9. penne

--rarely eaten

10. ravioli

--Hard to find where I live but a little butter, garlic and basil would be good.

11. pinto beans

--boiled with poultry seasonings until tender then add a tbs of olive oil and finely chopped onion, top with a little mozzarella cheese.... yumm

12. salmon

--broiled with lime, seas salt and a little olive oil - my fave!

13. shrimp

--recent fave is shrimp cocktail

14. rice

--brown basmati rice served with stir fry veggies and Thai peanut chicken

15. tortillas

--warm home made tortilla with queso blanco - such a weakness of mine

16. pitas

--filled with peanut butter, all fruit spread and apple chunks

17. spinach

--salads

18. tuna

--tuna salad sandwiches, toasted with a little cheddar cheese

19. salad greens

--salads and sandwiches

20. yams/sweet potatoes

--sliced into sweet potato fries and lightly coated with olive oil, baked, and sprinkled with sea salt or just baked in skin

21. butternut squash

--tried it as spaghetti one - yuck! My husbands boils it with brown sugar then adds milk to make a soup.

22. kale

--never tried it

23. seitan/tempeh

--huh?

24. tofu

--have not gotten brave enough to try it YET

25. quinoa/couscous

--never tried it

26. peas, regular

--green peas from the garden boiled with poultry seasonings and sea salt - yummo

27. tomatoes

--sliced very thinly and only on sandwiches or cubed on tacos

28. cucumber

--sprinkled with fresh lime juice and salt

29. soybeans

--never tried them

30. potatoes

--baked in skin 

31. mushrooms

--on pizza and in stir frys

32. spaghetti noodles

--marinara and meat sauce with fresh Parmesan

33. bell peppers

--stir fried with other veggies

34. cabbage

--sliced very thinly, sprinkled with fresh lime juice, cubed tomatos and sea salt as a side or on tacos

35. lasagna

--the forbidden dish - with a bucket-o-cheeses and crumbled sausage and beef

36. corn, corn on the cob, baby corns

--boiled, grilled, raw, in stir frys, in veggie soup, mixed with rice, mixed with peas

37. celery

--SQUEAK!! Nope!

38. lima beans

--don't like these

39. chickpeas

--never tried these

1. broccoli

--chopped, mixed with homemade yogurt dressing, chopped almonds, red onion and raisins.

2. zucchini

--sliced up with eggplant, tomato and mushrooms and cooked in a pot with parsely, marjoram (sp?) and thyme.

3. cauliflower

--realy don't like cauliflower. Not bad if chopped and mixed with tofu and some seasonings and then used to stuff into a pita

4. green beans

--baked in the oven with butternut squash, lemon/vinegar/honey.

5. sugar snap peas

--mixed with brown rice, tofu, olive oil, and roasted red peppers

6. baby carrots

--grated and stirred into oats with raisins and topped with coconut. or on a sandwich with hummus and avocado.

7. artichokes

--I've never eaten one.

8. tortellini pasta

--home made tomato sauce, served on a bed of romaine

9. penne

-- mixed with ricotta cheese, canned tuna and peas.

10. ravioli

-- plain with olive oil and garlic

11. pinto beans

-- mixed with kidney beans, chick peas, Italian dressing and tomatoes.

12. salmon

--grilled with olive oil and garlic

13. shrimp

-- grilled on skewers with veggies.

14. rice

--add hummus, olive oil and sun dried tomatoes and sweet peas.

15. tortillas

-- spread with tomato sauce, top with ricotta cheese, spinach and peppers. Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes.

16. pitas

-- stuffed with cottage cheese, cucumber and tomato.

17. spinach

-- Spinach, hummus and sliced Gala apple sandwiches.

18. tuna

--usually mixed with pasta, peas, and olive oil. occasionally mixed with mashed avocado and used on a sandwich.

19. salad greens

--use on sandwiches or for plating pasta/rice. or make a nice sald with greens, tofu, grilled corn, broccoli florets, tomato, and avocado.

20. yams/sweet potatoes

-- baked and served with scrambled eggs n cheese with sweet peas and tomato.

21. butternut squash

-- baked and stuffed with cottage or ricotta cheese, and cinnamon. or brushed with olive oil, grilled and stuffed with blended tofu, sweet peas a

22. kale

-- on sandwiches/wraps with avocado, hummus and cucumber

23. seitan/tempeh

--grilled with olive oil, garlic, and rosemary

24. tofu

--i like it raw or mariniated over night in salad dressing and then baked in the oven.

25. quinoa/couscous

--usually just cooked as directed and top it with ratatouille.

26. peas, regular

--- mixed with bulgur wheat and hummus, or tuna casserole.

27. tomatoes

--sliced and put into sandwiches/salads, or used on top of torilla pizza.

28. cucumber

--salad/sandwiches.

29. soybeans

--mixed with sprouts, avocado and salad dressing, stuffed into a pita or eaten plain.

30. potatoes

--not really a potato fan.

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31. mushrooms

-- stir-fried with eggplant, zuchini and tomatoes

32. spaghetti noodles

-- add marinara sauce, tuna and parmesan

33. bell peppers

--stuffed with vegetarian chili

34. cabbage

-- never had it outside of St. Patty's Day.

35. lasagna

--  blended tofu with mushrooms and spinach, marinara sauce

36. corn, corn on the cob, baby corns

-- steamed or grilled corn (kernels shaved off cob) with avocado, hummus and tomato on a wrap. or mixed with dressing, tomatoes/other veggies, romaine, and tilapia as a salad.

37. celery

--in soups. or filled with either hummus, cream cheese or PB.

38. lima beans

--haven't had them.

39. chickpeas

--made into 3 bean salad with kidney and pinto beans, vinegar/oil and seasonings.

1. broccoli

-- sauteed in a bit of olive oil with sliced garlic and crushed red pepper.  topped with lemon zest right before serving. 

2. zucchini

-- sauteed with cherry tomatoes and thyme or fresh basil; or sauteed then topped with mint and dill.

3. cauliflower

--steamed, then mashed with pepper and good olive oil.

4. green beans

--grilled, or broiled with thinly sliced red peppers. 

5. sugar snap peas

--stir fried, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.  sprinkled with ponzu sauce (soy + fresh orange juice + fresh lemon juice) 

6. baby carrots

--steamed very slightly, then topped with good olive oil and curry powder.

7. artichokes

--rarely eat them (too expensive!).  If i do, steamed and dipped into vinaigrette. 

8. tortellini pasta

-- I don't eat this

9. penne

--with shrimp and spicy tomato sauce  

10. ravioli

-- Don't eat this either, unless I've made it myself (rare).  If so, filled with spinach & ricotta, then simply topped with good olive oil and basil.  Shred real parmesan on top at the table.

11. pinto beans

-- Mashed with salsa, cumin, and chili powder.

12. salmon

--Plainly grilled with rosemary, sprinkled with lemon juice at the table. 

13. shrimp

-- Steamed with Old Bay, dipped into homemade cocktail sauce.

14. rice

-- Steamed in a rice cooker with a bag of green tea (a Japanese lady taught me this - delicious way to have brown rice!) 

15. tortillas

-- Filled with grilled chicken and sundried tomatoes with low fat shredded mexican cheese, to make a quesadilla

16. pitas

-- Toastedhaven't figured it out yet, sometimes i'll put eggs inside...weird i know

17. spinach

--raw with strawberries and balsamic vinaigrette, or sauteed with mushrooms and rosemary

18. tuna

--my favorite lately is with a little soy sauce, cilantro, lemon juice, shredded lettuce, brown rice, all mixed together and wrapped into seaweed sheets- a kind of asian "taco"

19. salad greens

--for sandwiches, added at the last minute to pasta dishes so they wilt slightly, in all kinds of salads

20. yams/sweet potatoes

--mashed with very finely chopped broccoli, and sprinkled with old bay and lemon juice

21. butternut squash

--sliced into "steaks", topped with a dijon mustard/balsamic mixture, then broiled

22. kale

--shredded VERY thinly and made into a "slaw"

23. seitan/tempeh

--I don't eat this

24. tofu

--If I happen to eat it, I marinate it in soy sauce, lemon & orange juice, then sear it. 

25. quinoa/couscous

--Steamed in rice cooker, then added to salads.  Or cooked in 1% milk and topped like oatmeal (with cinnamon & chopped apples - blueberries and a little honey)

26. peas, regular

--Run them through a food processor with edamame and mint/basil for a delicious dip.

27. tomatoes

--sliced, with basil and balsamic, good olive oil. 

28. cucumber

--sliced over asian stir fries (at the very end), or topped with dill and celery seed as a side dish

29. soybeans

-- steamed, then sprinkled with soy sauce and sesame seeds

30. potatoes

--Try to avoid them.  If I do eat them, I prefer them as oven fries, dipped into dijon mustard.

31. mushrooms

--raw with very thinly sliced celery, lemon juice and a little shaved parmesan. 

32. spaghetti noodles

--plain with olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper and basil, or with lots of veggies, with shrimp and parsley...

33. bell peppers

-- Add them to nearly every cooked vegetable, or grilled.

34. cabbage

--I make a great thai slaw, or have it as polish stuffed cabbage (only a winter treat).

35. lasagna

- I really dislike lasagna

36. corn, corn on the cob, baby corns

--I don't eat baby corn.  I like regular corn on the cob with pepper and parmesan cheese.  I don't eat canned corn. 

37. celery

--in EVERYTHING

38. lima beans

--in any kind of veggie stir fry. 

39. chickpeas

--If I have them (other than in homemade hummus), I sautee them with tomato sauce and spinach, rosemary, oregano, olive oil, then served over brown rice.

great survey :)

1. broccoli: just steamed.

2. zucchini: i don't like zucchini.

3. cauliflower: steamed.

4. green beans: steamed.. haha yeeeah i'm pretty boring :\

5. sugar snap peas: i eat them raw.

6. baby carrots: i also eat them raw.

7. artichokes: i've actually never had an artichoke before.

8. tortellini pasta: i don't really like tortellini.

9. penne: just parmesan cheese, i'm not a huge fan of sauces.

10. ravioli: not a fan.

11. pinto beans: i've never had them!

12. salmon: just steamed or grilled.

13. shrimp: sauteed with lots of garlic and onion.

14. rice: i like it with parmesan cheese on top (lol i'm so boring)

15. tortillas: i use them as wraps and fill them with chicken or turkey and fresh vegetables.

16. pitas: i also like to stuff them with chicken or turkey and fresh vegetables.

17. spinach: i like putting it raw into wraps and pitas.

18. tuna: i'm not a huge fan of tuna.

19. salad greens: a filler for sandwiches.

20. yams/sweet potatoes: i like them baked, and eaten plain.

21. butternut squash: i don't really like squash.

22. kale: i've never had it.

23. seitan/tempeh: i've also never had it!

24. tofu: omg, i don't like tofu at alll.

25. quinoa/couscous: i've never had it lol -___-

26. peas, regular: i don't like peas.

27. tomatoes: i love eating them raw, or putting them into sandwiches/wraps/pitas.

28. cucumber: sandwich fillers.

29. soybeans: i've never tried them.

30. potatoes: baked, with a little bit of cheese on top.

31. mushrooms: sauteed with garlic and onion. it's so good!

32. spaghetti noodles: i like them with a little bit of good meat sauce and parmesan cheese.

33. bell peppers: i eat them raw.. they're amazing.

34. cabbage:i don't think i've ever had it.

35. lasagna: i like most lasangas :)

36. corn, corn on the cob, baby corns: i don't eat corn, because i have braces.. so it's really hard and awkward to eat.

37. celery: i don't like celery at all lol.

38. lima beans: i've never had them.

39. chickpeas: i like them as an ingredient in hummus.

1. broccoli

steamed with salt and pepper

2. zucchini

sauteed squash and tomato

3. cauliflower

steamed with salt & pepper

4. green beans

gross

5. sugar snap peas

in a stir fry with soy sauce

6. baby carrots

eaten raw with either salsa, soy sauce or mustard

7. artichokes

ick

8. tortellini pasta

plain

9. penne

marinara sauce

10. ravioli

plain

11. pinto beans

no idea

12. salmon

gross

13. shrimp

stir fried with soy sauce and snow peas and carrots

14. rice

plain

15. tortillas

warm, fresh out of the tortilla maker at this awesome restaurant

16. pitas

toasted

17. spinach

stir-fried with garlic

18. tuna

ewwwww

19. salad greens

topped with cucumber and tomato and sprinkled with salt & pepper

20. yams/sweet potatoes

mashed with cinnamon

21. butternut squash

never had (to my knowledge)

22. kale

sauteed with garlic

23. seitan/tempeh

what?

24. tofu

stir-fried with soy sauce and garlic

25. quinoa/couscous

never had...

26. peas, regular

topped with salt & pepper

27. tomatoes

eaten raw with salt or sauteed with zucchini & squash

28. cucumber

raw with salt or in salad

29. soybeans

never had them

30. potatoes

grilled 

added...

31. mushrooms

disgusting

32. spaghetti noodles

don't eat that often

33. bell peppers

stir-fried with carrots and broccoli

34. cabbage

kinda gross

35. lasagna

ewww

36. corn, corn on the cob, baby corns

just microwave with the outside leave thingys and scrape off the kernels and top with salt and pepper

37. celery

dipped in salsa

38. lima beans

*barf*

39. chickpeas

i don't know, but I like them

1. broccoli

Steamed

2. zucchini

Sliced into strips and grilled

3. cauliflower

Steamed

4. green beans

Steamed (yes, I'm boring!)

5. sugar snap peas

Stir fried with tofu

6. baby carrots

Raw

7. artichokes

Steamed and dipped in lemon butter

8. tortellini pasta

-

9. penne

Whole wheat, With lentil Bolognese 

10. ravioli

-

11. pinto beans

Part of any kind of veggie mexican dish

12. salmon

I'm vegetarian, so I like my salmon to be alive!

13. shrimp

See above!

14. rice

Brown, as vegetable paella

15. tortillas

Whole wheat and warmed up, eaten with PB! 

16. pitas

Hummus

17. spinach

Raw and use a salad base

18. tuna

-

19. salad greens

As a side dish, in sammies, as a salad base

20. yams/sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes make me ill!

21. butternut squash

See above

22. kale

Steamed

23. seitan/tempeh

Grilled

24. tofu

Grilled, baked, stirfried, raw, I love tofu prepared in any way!

25. quinoa/couscous

Whole wheat couscous with tofu and various veggies

26. peas, regular

Boiled

27. tomatoes

As part of a pasta sauce

28. cucumber

In salad

29. soybeans

As soy milk?!

30. potatoes

Baked with black pepper, olive oil and a sprinkle of salt 

added...

31. mushrooms

Raw, grilled or as part of a pasta sauce/soup/stirfry

32. spaghetti noodles

Whole wheat, with Napoleanto sauce

33. bell peppers

As part of a tofu and veggie kebab

34. cabbage

Very, very lightly steamed

35. lasagna

Whole wheat, layered with tomato sauce and topped with melted vegan cheese

36. corn, corn on the cob, baby corns

Corn as part of a salad, corn on the cob just as it is, baby corn either in a stirfry or just steamed as a side

37. celery

Raw with PB

38. lima beans

I've never tried these

39. chickpeas

Whizzed up with garlic and tahini to make hummus

1. broccoli

sauteed with olive oil (or olive oil spray) or steamed with diced cabbage

2. zucchini

broiled with thyme, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper & olive oil

3. cauliflower

steamed & then pureed with diced bell pepper, garlic & dill

4. green beans

steamed

7. artichokes

cooked in a tomato sauce or raw(from can) in salad

12. salmon

simply broiled in the oven with some italian spices or grilled

13. shrimp

mixed in puttenesca sauce or grilled

17. spinach

raw is best but sauteed with lemon, olive oil & garlic is also pretty good

18. tuna

raw or on top a bed of greens

19. salad greens

salad of course!

21. butternut squash

baked and sprinkled with stevia

22. kale

--steamed and seasoned with garlic powder, salt & chili flakes

27. tomatoes

raw - cherry tomatoes are best

28. cucumber

rarely eat them but when I do they are in a salad

added...

31. mushrooms

broiled portobello mushrooms with olive oil & parsley

33. bell peppers

raw with mustard or sugar-free ketchup

34. cabbage

steamed or raw with mustard, olive tapenade, sugar free ketchup or tomato paste

37. celery

yucky
 - but will have them in a salad if I must

***You forgot spaghetti squash, eggplant, fennel, leeks, etc!!

Original Post by giasbash6260:

1. broccoli

sauteed with olive oil (or olive oil spray) or steamed with diced cabbage

2. zucchini

broiled with thyme, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper & olive oil

3. cauliflower

steamed & then pureed with diced bell pepper, garlic & dill

4. green beans

steamed

7. artichokes

cooked in a tomato sauce or raw(from can) in salad

12. salmon

simply broiled in the oven with some italian spices or grilled

13. shrimp

mixed in puttenesca sauce or grilled

17. spinach

raw is best but sauteed with lemon, olive oil & garlic is also pretty good

18. tuna

raw or on top a bed of greens

19. salad greens

salad of course!

21. butternut squash

baked and sprinkled with stevia

22. kale

--steamed and seasoned with garlic powder, salt & chili flakes

27. tomatoes

raw - cherry tomatoes are best

28. cucumber

rarely eat them but when I do they are in a salad

added...

31. mushrooms

broiled portobello mushrooms with olive oil & parsley

33. bell peppers

raw with mustard or sugar-free ketchup

34. cabbage

steamed or raw with mustard, olive tapenade, sugar free ketchup or tomato paste

37. celery

yucky
 - but will have them in a salad if I must

 

***You forgot spaghetti squash, eggplant, fennel, leeks, etc!!

eggplant...now that's a great one!! i personally have never had fennel, or spaghetti squash, and i've only had leek soup that i didn't make so i don't even know what it looks like...lol

i love the responses...gives me great ideas!

1. broccoli

--steamed only. broccoli is one of the only things I like PLAIN.

2. zucchini

--Grilled or sauteed in some olive oil.

3. cauliflower

--Steamed plain, or steamed them sauteed in some spices.

4. green beans

--Southern style (boiled with bacon and onions) or sauteed in onions and garlic.

5. sugar snap peas

--I'm not really a fan of these, but I'll eat them in a stir fry.

6. baby carrots

--Well, I like them just steamed, but I mostly eat them raw dipped in salad dressing.

7. artichokes

--Spinach and artichoke dip!

8. tortellini pasta

--Hmmm. In a creamy alfredo sauce!

9. penne

--It's really my favourite pasta. I'll eat it with any sauce.

10. ravioli

--Hmm. Butternut squash ravioli in a light olive oil sauce! Otherwise, they just remind me of my childhood, you know, the kind in the can.

11. pinto beans

--Uhm. I'm not really a fan, but if they're being cooked southern style, then I like them with sweet cornbread and hot sauce!

12. salmon

--Again, one of my favourite fish, and I'll eat it plain or with anything on it!

13. shrimp

--Mmmmmm. Plain, cold, and dipped in cocktail sauce. Otherwise, I'll eat just about ANYTHING if it has these little peices of heaven in it.

14. rice

--Hm. Spanish rice!

15. tortillas

--I prefer corn (and not the crunchy taco shaped ones either). Wrapped for enchiladas, or fried and stuffed with delicious taco filling.

16. pitas

--I put anything in these! Eggs, chicken, turkey, taco filling, ANYTHING. I found these delicious ones that are made with flax and oats.

17. spinach

--I'm not really a fan, unless it's something like spinach and artichoke dip.

18. tuna

--On top of a big, green salad.

19. salad greens

--Salad? On sandwiches, on anything, really.

20. yams/sweet potatoes

--Baked until they're soft and sweet, or sliced into fries and sprinkled with cinnamon!

21. butternut squash

--I don't really know.

22. kale

--Not a fan.

23. seitan/tempeh

--Never had it.

24. tofu

--Never had it.

25. quinoa/couscous

--Cooking in chicken broth with veggies added in.

26. peas, regular

--Ohh, I don't really know. In pasta salad sometimes.

27. tomatoes

--ANYTHING. They're my favourite!

28. cucumber

--Anything really, in salad with just dipped in something.

29. soybeans

--Never had them.

30. potatoes

--Roasted! With a little olive oil and Mrs. Dash. (:

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31. mushrooms

--Ewwww.

32. spaghetti noodles

--Whole wheat, tossed with homemade sauce.

33. bell peppers

--I throw them in anything.

34. cabbage

--Ew. Uhm, cole slaw? I don't like it cooked.

35. lasagna

--Regular, with riccotta (cottage cheese, ew) or florentine style with spinach and cheese.

36. corn, corn on the cob, baby corns

--I love corn on the cob.

37. celery

--Not a fan.

38. lima beans

--Uh. Southern style? See pinto beans.

39. chickpeas

--Hummus.

1. broccoli

--steamed with salt and pepper, lots of pepper

2. zucchini

--sauteed with terriaky sauce

3. cauliflower

--grated to the consistency of rice then used ias a fried rice substitute 

4. green beans

--steamed with mrs dash's table blend

5. sugar snap peas

--in a stir fry with a good asian inspired sauce

6. baby carrots

--raw

7. artichokes

--any way possible but grilled is the best

8. tortellini pasta

--in a good marinara sauce

9. penne

--depends on the mood

10. ravioli

--got to go with marinara again

11. pinto beans

--cooked in a pan with frank's red hot and fat free cheddar

12. salmon

--I don;t eat it

13. shrimp

--Vegetarian

14. rice

--i only like rice in veggie sushi

15. tortillas

--I love to make wraps out of them

16. pitas

--swiss cheese, roasted red pepper hummus, green peppers, romaine, tomato and bean sprouts

17. spinach

--asa salad base

18. tuna

--Again I don;t eat it

19. salad greens

--I like spinach better

20. yams/sweet potatoes

-Cut into fries with salt and pepper or baked in the oven

21. butternut squash

--mashed and cooked with splenda and cinnamon

22. kale

--I've never tried it. I want to though

23. seitan/tempeh

--as a sandwich filelr

24. tofu

--all ways!

25. quinoa/couscous

--I don't like it

26. peas, regular

--The green giant frozen peas in butter sauce lol

27. tomatoes

--eaten on sandwiches or sun dried tomatoes in pasta dishes

28. cucumber

--raw with some salad dressing to dip them in

29. soybeans

--steamed and salted

30. potatoes

--baked or mashed with soy milk, no butter

added...

31. mushrooms

--I love paninis  made with portibellas

32. spaghetti noodles

--in marinara

33. bell peppers

--grilled red peppers are the best

34. cabbage

--ew.

35. lasagna

--I use eggplant instead of noodles

36. corn, corn on the cob, baby corns

--i love fresh corn on the cob

37. celery

--i don''t like it

38. lima beans

--in minestrone soup

39. chickpeas

--roasted with lemon juice or tossed in vinaigrette

1. broccoli

--Sauteed with olive oil and garlic

2. zucchini

--Grilled in strips and added to a salad

3. cauliflower

--I'm not a huge fan of this. I'll eat it plain with a little salt.

4. green beans

--Steamed until crisp, and topped with chopped walnuts

5. sugar snap peas

--In an Asian flavored stir-fry

6. baby carrots

--Eaten raw, but can I have whole carrots intead?

7. artichokes

--You know I haven't really cooked with artichokes.

8. tortellini pasta

--In a marinara or pesto sauce

9. penne

--Marinara sauce with chicken, broccoli, and parmesan cheese

10. ravioli

--Stuffed with spinach and cheese

11. pinto beans

--Refried and had over grilled chicken with melted cheese

12. salmon

--Baked with herbs

13. shrimp

--Grilled on skewers with peppers, onion, zucchini, etc.

14. rice

--I don't eat a lot of rice, but sometimes I'll have it under chicken or something.

15. tortillas

--Quesadillas or wraps.

16. pitas

--Stuffed with hummus, tomato, spinach, cucumber, and sprouts

17. spinach

--Blended in a smoothie or as a salad base

18. tuna

--Seared

19. salad greens

--On sandwiches or.. as a salad base.

20. yams/sweet potatoes

--Baked, topped with cinnamon and almond butter.

21. butternut squash

--Roasted with other root vegetables

22. kale

--Tossed with olive oil and salt and baked into chips.

23. seitan/tempeh

--I've yet to try this. Want to though!

24. tofu

--Stir-fried with spinach, mushrooms, scallions, and a homemade peanut sauce

25. quinoa/couscous

--Cooked and tossed with vegetables, dried fruit, herbs, nuts, etc.

26. peas, regular

--Not a fan of peas.

27. tomatoes

--Eaten on sandwiches, or sun-dried on salads, or cooked into a stew or sauce.

28. cucumber

--On sandwiches, with avacado and spinach.

29. soybeans

--Steamed with a little salt.

30. potatoes

--Baked, with a pat of butter and salt.

added...

31. mushrooms

--Stir-fries or in salads

32. spaghetti noodles

--Whole wheat, tossed with marinara sauce and broccoli, or topped with chicken, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella.

33. bell peppers

--Raw in strips, or chopped in salads.

34. cabbage

--No thanks.

35. lasagna

--Eggplant lasagna, with tomato sauce and cheese

36. corn, corn on the cob, baby corns

--The only way I really like corn is grilled on the cob.

37. celery

--Raw, dipped in celery or on it's own.

38. lima beans

--Not a fan.

39. chickpeas

--Roasted with olive oil and salt until crunchy.

1. broccoli

--steamed

2. zucchini

--marinated in herbs, salt, pepper and olive oil then grilled

3. cauliflower

--steamed

4. green beans

--steamed

5. sugar snap peas

--raw

6. baby carrots

--raw

7. artichokes

--steamed with melted butter or Annie's goddess dressing for dipping

8. tortellini pasta

--with butter and parmesan

9. penne

--with marinara sauce and butter.

10. ravioli

--olive oil and parmesan

11. pinto beans

--whole in a burrito with cheese and pico de gallo

12. salmon

--grilled

13. shrimp

--eaten cold with cocktail sauce or on a salad.

14. rice

--plain with butter

15. tortillas

--used for wraps of any kind!

16. pitas

--with hummus

17. spinach

--raw in salad

18. tuna

--prepared with laughing cow cheese wedge, sweet pickle relish, mustard, hot sauce and eaten with crackers as a dip.

19. salad greens

--eaten as just that--salad.

20. yams/sweet potatoes

--baked in the skin.

21. butternut squash

--cubed and roasted with salt.

22. kale

--sauteed with olive oil, salt and pepper.

23. seitan/tempeh

--heated and dipped in BBQ sauce

24. tofu

--fried

25. quinoa/couscous

--qunioa made with mango, black beans, pico de gallo and a touch of greek yogurt and couscous made with parmesan, salt, pepper and rosemary. 

26. peas, regular

--steamed with butter.

27. tomatoes

--in sandwiches

28. cucumber

--plain or in salad

29. soybeans

--with sea salt or in stir-fry

30. potatoes

--roasted with seasonings

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31. mushrooms

--stir-fried with butter

32. spaghetti noodles

--plain white, with either butter and parmesan or marinara and butter.

33. bell peppers

--raw, but I don't like the green kind.

34. cabbage

--stir-fried with apples, red onions, vinegar, salt and sugar.

35. lasagna

--made the traditional way

36. corn, corn on the cob, baby corns

--grilled, except for baby corn, which is best covered in sauce or any asian variety.

37. celery

--raw

38. lima beans

--plain

39. chickpeas

--plain

1. broccoli

--i like em steemed on the stove until mush with a little bit of butter

2. zucchini

--oh theres too many ways to nameeee...i LOVE zucvhini!

3. cauliflower

--uhm it doesnt have much flavor so itd have to be steamed to a mush like brocolli and then it would need some sort of flavoring...cheese i assume would be great..you know itd taste really good in a cheesey pasta

4. green beans

--i really dont like green beansss...i try to avoid them

5. sugar snap peas

--i like them plain..ha alota veggies i enjoy plain

6. baby carrots

--eaten raw

7. artichokes

--oh in pasta along with other chicken, a cheese/cream sauce, and other veggies

8. tortellini pasta

--goes best with a marinara sauce and zuchinni

9. penne

--oh i have this dish i make with mini penne noodles, tomatoes, italian seasonings, basil, chicken, and italian bread crumbs...theres more to it but its baked and really really yummy

10. ravioli

--uhhh ive never tried it cuse my mom hates it

11. pinto beans

--oh i love them in buritoss and what not

12. salmon

--i like it baked in a honey dijon marinade...and the leftovers the next day make a great addition to a salad

13. shrimp

--ehhhh not a big fan of it

14. rice

--if its plain white rice...mix it with pb lol...well if its leftovers from the fridge...if not mix it with different spices, peas, and carrots.  Brown rice i enjoy plain with butter alongside fish =]

15. tortillas

--use as wraps to make overstuffed burritos =]

16. pitas

--uhmm i like them with any kind of sammich filling, with veggie burgers, and also you can make mini pizzas out of themmm and its really good =]

17. spinach

--creamed spinaccch!!!!! hehe frozen spinach, cream, pepperjack and swiss cheese on the stoveee

18. tuna

--uhmmm i like makin sammies outta it with cream cheese, black beans, chopped veggies and salsa

19. salad greens

--uhm as the base of a salad or in sammies

20. yams/sweet potatoes

--EW

21. butternut squash

--never had it

22. kale

--never had it

23. seitan/tempeh

--never had it

24. tofu

--uhmm anyway really...it makes a nice base for any kind of spreaddd though..silken that is

25. quinoa/couscous

--refure to eat cous cous again

26. peas, regular

--uhmmm i like them plain

27. tomatoes

--oh tomatoes go good on sammies, alone, slices with italian dressing and mozarella cheese, in pasta, in salads, on baked potatoes, etc.

28. cucumber

--in salads, in italian dressing, on sammies, plain, with salt and lime, etc.

29. soybeans

--never had them

30. potatoes

--red/new potatoes i like roasted with garlic and other seasonings, i like scalloped potatoes with a little bit of cream and some cheese ontop in the oven, baked potatoes i put in the oven with crisco and kosher salt for a few hours until tender and then enjoy with black beans, butter/plain yogurt, salsa, lettuce, and tomatoes

added...

31. mushrooms

--sauteed or in pastass or on sammies

32. spaghetti noodles

--ww with prego sauce to make spaghettie

33. bell peppers

--anyway you cook them ill eat them...reallly great sauteed with onions in EVOO and sugar

34. cabbage

--ehhh never really had it

35. lasagna

--i prefer spinach or mediteranian style

36. corn, corn on the cob, baby corns

--i always eat it plain

37. celery

--i think it makes your mouth feel funny =] hahaa but it tastes best with pb and raisins...or cream cheese and grape jelly

38. lima beans

--never had them cuse my mom hates them...see a pattern?

39. chickpeas

--made into hummus =]

1. broccoli

with cheese sauce like the frozen bags

2. zucchini

with stewed tomatoes

3. cauliflower

steamed w. s&p

4. green beans

steamed with almonds and gravy

5. sugar snap peas

raw!

6. baby carrots

raw or steamed plain

7. artichokes

never had 'em

8. tortellini pasta

tortellini alfredo

9. penne

with homemade chicken cacciatore

10. ravioli

with marinara sauce

11. pinto beans

in a burrito i guess...not sure i dno if ive had them

12. salmon

grilled with fresh lemon

13. shrimp

in shrimp scampi

14. rice

with cream chicken on top

15. tortillas

for wraps with different fillings

16. pitas

sandwiches or pizzas

17. spinach

steamed with s&p or in an omelette

18. tuna

in a tuna roll from a seafood restaurant

19. salad greens

put it in sandwiches or with grilled chicken/steak on top

20. yams/sweet potatoes

mm a favorite. with marshmallow, cinnamon, or cottage cheese

21. butternut squash

with maple syrup

22. kale

never had it

23. seitan/tempeh

huh?

24. tofu

don't like itt

25. quinoa/couscous

just cooked from the box with nothin' special

26. peas, regular

in beef stew

27. tomatoes

in salad, sandwiches, or pasta dishes. basically anything lol

28. cucumber

in a salad

29. soybeans

yucky

30. potatoes

baked with butter and s&p or cut into wedges and baked w. olive oil

added...

31. mushrooms

any way! pizza, salad, stir fry, steamed

32. spaghetti noodles

with homemade marinara

33. bell peppers

in salad or pancooked w. olive oil

34. cabbage

steamed with mustard

35. lasagna

my mom's homemade

36. corn, corn on the cob, baby corns

with s&p; baby corn in stir fry

37. celery

with cream cheese but not a huge fan

38. lima beans

eww

39. chickpeas

hummus!

1. broccoli

steamed, served with thai peanut sauce & rice 

2. zucchini

sauteed with onion, bell pepper & garlic, served cold on salad

3. cauliflower

oven roasted with garam masala 

4. green beans

sauteed with garlic & onion, topped with sliced almonds

5. sugar snap peas

stir fried with soy sauce, topped with toasted sesame seeds

6. baby carrots

oven roasted with balsamic vinegar

7. artichokes

have never cooked them, have used the jarred on flatbread

8. tortellini pasta

added to minestrone soup

9. penne

baked with homemade marinara sauce, mozzarella & asiago cheese

10. ravioli

with sauteed veggies & a quick sauce from fresh tomatoes

11. pinto beans

with rice & sauteed veggies in burritos

12. salmon

n/a

13. shrimp

n/a

14. rice

cooked with a diced tomato, a bit of garlic, cream cheese & some herbs mixed into the cooking water

15. tortillas

with sauteed vegetables & cheese to make quesadillas

16. pitas

split in half and filled with grilled vegetable kabobs (bell pepper, onion, mushrooms & zucchini)

17. spinach

in a salad, with strawberries, almonds & chevre

18. tuna

n/a

19. salad greens

in a wrap with hummus, bell pepper & zucchini

20. yams/sweet potatoes

tossed with olive oil & oven roasted

21. butternut squash

cooked into risotto

22. kale

have never cooked it

23. seitan/tempeh

never had it

24. tofu

i usually only eat tofu at restaurants when there aren't other veg options, if i were to cook it though, i'd probably bake it 

25. quinoa/couscous

quinoa mixed with oven roasted asparagus, bell peppers, onion & tomatoes. couscous mixed with sauteed onion, bell pepper onion & dried cranberries.

26. peas, regular

with onion, carrot & egg in fried rice

27. tomatoes

on romaine with strawberries & red bell pepper. so simple, my favorite salad.

28. cucumber

cubed & seeded, tossed with red onion, tomatoes & feta in a bit of oil/vinegar

29. soybeans

steamed in the pod & salted. tastes like french frys

30. potatoes

cubed, parboiled, tossed with olive oil, rosemary & thyme, oven roasted

31. mushrooms

on pizza

32. spaghetti noodles

whole wheat, tossed with peanut dressing, shredded carrots & bell peppers topped with sesame seeds

33. bell peppers

red bell peppers, roasted, pureed with tahini, chickpeas & garlic to make hummus

34. cabbage

never eat it

35. lasagna

i always make it with layers of a cottage cheese/parm/egg mix, marinara sauce, sliced zucchini, noodles & mozzarella 

36. corn, corn on the cob, baby corns

corn - cornbread / corn on the cob - butter & salt / baby corn - in stirfry with rice

37. celery

i hate celery

38. lima beans

have never cooked them

39. chickpeas

i make awesome chickpea, lentil & quinoa soup

Original Post by chrissy1988:

 

1. broccoli

--steamed with garlic and

2. zucchini

--grilled with a little olive oil, garlic, and pepper

3. cauliflower

--steamed or in stir fry

4. green beans

--steamed slightly (still slightly crunchy) and with salt and pepper, or green bean casserole (with low fat cream of mushroom soup)

5. sugar snap peas

--in a stir fry with terriyaki sauce

6. baby carrots

--raw

7. artichokes

--never cooked them before

8. tortellini pasta

--never made this either, but I bet it would be good with a low fat alfredo/cream sauce

9. penne

--marinara sauce

10. ravioli

--marinara sauce

11. pinto beans

--boiled, with rice??

12. salmon

--don't like salmon

13. shrimp

--this is not low cal at all, but my dad makes shrimp stuffed with monterrey jack cheese, wrapped in bacon and sauteed. then you dip it in a sauce made with sour cream and chipotle peppers...OMG SO GOOD!

14. rice

--for stir fry, in sushi, or rice-a-roni

15. tortillas

--chicken tacos, quesadillas, or good morning wrap (cottage cheese, pineapple, honey and sprinkle of cereal/granola)

16. pitas

--tuns salad with low fat miracle whip or veggies with FF cream cheese

17. spinach

--salad with strawberries, chicken, and some kind of vinagrette dressing

18. tuna

--tuna casserole or tuna salad

19. salad greens

--to make a salad...LOL! Or on a sandwich, taco, etc

20. yams/sweet potatoes

--never made, and don't love them...

21. butternut squash

--i cooked one for the first time a few days ago...i made butternut squash fries

22. kale

--never made or eaten

23. seitan/tempeh

--never made or eaten

24. tofu

--never made or eaten

25. quinoa/couscous

--I had couscous once- the kind out of the box, never had quinoa. I've been wanting to try both (again for the couscous), but am hesitant...

26. peas, regular

--boiled with salt and pepper, in soups

27. tomatoes

--in salads, on tacos, on sandwiches

28. cucumber

--in salads

29. soybeans

--never made them and not sure if i have ever eaten them

30. potatoes

--baked with sour cream and chives or mashed with garlic salt

31. mushrooms

--in a salad, sauteed

32. spaghetti noodles

--with marinara sauce...I've also wanted to try an asian dish with them, but havent gotten around to it

33. bell peppers

--on salads, sauteed, in fajitas

34. cabbage

--in soups, for coleslaw

35. lasagna

--never made before

36. corn, corn on the cob, baby corns

--I don't like baby corn, but LOVE corn and corn on the cob just with a little spray butter, salt and pepper....I've also put parmesean cheese on it and it's good.

37. celery

--with PB and raisins....ants on a log!

38. lima beans

--MMMM I LOVE LOVE LOVE lima beas....I totally forgot about them though! If you're being healthy, just boil for a long time. Other wise, add a little bacon or oil and then boil.

39. chickpeas

--made into hummus with garlic or roasted red peppers