Got a bunch of veggies and not sure what to do with them? We’re here to help! Hi, we’re Alex and Sonja: unabashed veggie lovers and cookbook authors. If you’re not sure how to cook your veggies, we can be your kitchen assistant. Scroll down to read our top 4 ways to cook veggies:
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Need veggie inspo? Here are the 20 best vegetables to eat.
First: how to cut every vegetable!
To cook vegetables, you’ve got to cut them first! And there’s nothing Alex and I are passionate about more than knife skills for the home cook. We created a resource of how to cut over 20 vegetables! Go to: Knife Skills 101: How to Cut Vegetables and pick your veggie.
Method 1: How to sauté vegetables
Sautéing is one of the fastest methods to cook vegetables! All you need is a skillet and a little olive oil or butter, and you’re in business. Sauteing browns the outside of the food, helping complex flavors to develop. The word means “jump” in French, so you’ll need to keep the food moving by stirring or flipping the pan. Sautéing is similar to stir frying. Here’s how to saute vegetables:
Cooked vegetable recipes
Ultimate Sauteed VegetablesBest Sauteed Kale, Sauteed Spinach, or Sauteed Rainbow ChardBest Sauteed Mushrooms or Sauteed Mushrooms and OnionsSimple Sauteed BroccoliPerfect Sauteed ZucchiniSauteed Green BeansSimple Sauteed OnionsPerfect Sauteed CabbageSauteed Peppers and Onions or Sauteed PeppersSauteed PeasSauteed AsparagusSauteed CarrotsEasy Stir Fry Vegetables
Method 2: How to roast vegetables
Roasting vegetables brings out an even deeper, sweeter flavor and more caramelized color. While it takes longer to cook vegetables when roasting them: the extra time is worth it. Vegetables are best roasted at very high heat (between 400 and 450 degrees Farenheit), which caramelizes the exterior and makes them perfectly tender. Here’s how to roast vegetables:
Cooked vegetable recipes
Best Roasted VegetablesRoasted Broccoli, Roasted CauliflowerRoasted CarrotsRoasted Bell PeppersRoasted MushroomsRoasted Brussels Sprouts Roasted EggplantRoasted AsparagusRoasted RadishesRoasted Zucchini and SquashRosemary Roasted PotatoesRoasted Sweet Potatoes, Roasted BeetsRoasted Spaghetti Squash, Roasted Butternut Squash, Roasted Delicata Squash Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob
Method 3: How to steam vegetables
Steaming is quick and easy! One advantage to steaming is you don’t have to use any fat to cook the vegetables. But a disadvantage: steamed vegetables are notoriously bland and easily overcooked! Our method gets them perfectly steamed and crisp tender every time. Then you’ll need to season them to perfection: drizzle with olive oil and add plenty of kosher salt. Here’s how to steam vegetables:
Cooked vegetable recipes
How to Steam VegetablesLemon Herb Steamed CauliflowerBest Steamed BroccoliLemony Steamed Green BeansEasy Steamed AsparagusEasy Steamed Carrots
Method 4: How to grill vegetables
Grilling infuses a smoky flavor into vegetables and lightly chars the outside, making them irresistibly delicious. If it’s grilling season: you should absolutely use your grill to cook vegetables! (It’s not just for meat.) Note that harder vegetables like cauliflower and potatoes need to be boiled or steamed first. Here’s how to grill vegetables:
Cooked vegetable recipes
Grilled CauliflowerGrilled BroccoliGrilled AvocadoGrilled EggplantGrilled CornGrilled RomaineGrilled CarrotsGrilled PeppersGrilled Mushrooms or Portobello MushroomsGrilled AsparagusGrilled Kale
5 from 1 review **If you can’t find Old Bay or make it, substitute in 1 teaspoon paprika and ½ teaspoon celery salt.
