We all want to add in a few extra veggies, whether it is because we’re vegetarian or we’ve had too much junk food. Here are a few quick and easy recipes anyone can throw together to add a few more veggies to their diet!
Overnight Chickpea Salad: 1 can of Chickpeas mixed with 1 clove of diced garlic, 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil, 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar, and ¼ of a chopped red onion. Let it all sit together overnight and enjoy the next day!
The same recipe can be used with alternatives; butter beans instead of chickpeas, red wine vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar, etc…
Sweet Potato Nachos: 1 sweet potato thinly sliced into “chips,” thrown with some Olive Oil, a pinch of Salt and a dash of Pepper. Through these into the oven for about 25 minutes on 400 degrees, or until the edges are golden and they’re no longer raw. Mix together a chopped Red Onion, a can of Black Beans, and a diced Tomato, along with a can of Corn and 4 Radishes thinly sliced. Once the “chips” are done baking, remove from the oven and top with some (optional) Cheddar Cheese and set back in the oven for 5 minutes. Once the cheese is melted, remove and top with your “salsa” and some sliced Avocado. Enjoy!
“Flatbread” Pizza: Layout a wrap (I prefer FlatOut Flatbread) and top with a drizzle of Olive Oil, along with 1 clove of minced Garlic, chopped Red Onion, and some cooked Shrimp. Sprinkle with some Parmesan if you’re feeling it. Throw it into the oven at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes, or until the onions are slightly caramelized and the cheese is melted.
Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie: Throw 2 tablespoons of crunchy Peanut Butter, 1 ripe Banana, 2 tablespoons of Flax and Chia Seeds, 1 cup of Unsweetened Coconut Milk, along with 1 tablespoon of Bee Pollen and a handful of Spinach into the blender. Blend for about 45 seconds/1minute and sip away!
Veggie Burger Wrap: Toss your favorite Veggie Burger on the grill or stovetop and cook until perfection. Slice it into thirds and place on a Whole Wheat wrap. Top with 2 tablespoons of your favorite Salsa, along with some diced Red Onion, half of an Avocado, and some Spinach. Wrap it up and you’re good to go!
Roasted Sweet Potato Wrap: Cut up a Sweet Potato into 1 inch cubes. Toss with some Olive Oil, Salt, and Pepper then throw into the 400 degree oven for about 30 minutes. Once finished, put a decent amount of the Sweet Potatoes on the wrap, along with ¼ of a chopped Red Onion, 1/3 cup of Black Beans, 1/3 cup of Whole Grain Rice, and ½ of an Avocado. Fold that baby up and you’re ready to enjoy a delicious meal!