What to do when you’re stuck in the house and the kids are sleeping the whole day? Clean out the fridge and cook up some great food! I typically try to do a few large batches of veggies each week. We’re all busy, right? I want to be able to reach in the fridge, heat it up and know that what I’m (and the rest of the family) getting, is good, clean food. Good, meaning I want it to fuel my body, but it also has to taste good. If it doesn’t, I’m wasting my time and wasting my money, because no one’s going to eat it.
So, my go to veggie prep is roasting. The combination of veggies, broths, herbs, etc. are endless. My kids love the root vegetables (beets, carrots, sweet potato) because of the amazing natural carmelization that occurs when you roast them. I read long ago that if your kids hate the veggies you serve them, try roasting them. Works every time.
Yesterday, it was maple glazed brussel sprouts; broccoli and cauliflower with olive oil, sea salt, pepper and thyme; and beets with olive oil and a touch of sea salt. So simple and so much food to get me through the next few days.
· I usually have the oven on 375-425 (time varies depending on veggies. After 25 minutes, I check, toss, and then start checking in 10 minute increments)
· Use 2 tablespoons of oil in a bowl (I like olive oil and coconut oil), and mix the veggies up to get them coated.
· For maple glazed, I do 1 Tbsp. of oil and 2 Tbsp. of grade B maple syrup.
· With broth or Miso, I add about ¼- ½ cup to the bowl.
· Herbs and spices should be added to your particular taste!
Spotlight on the cruciferous veggie, great cancer fighters!! While beets aren’t in that family, they’re quite a nutritional powerhouse as well
These are my personal, general guidelines. However, everything is to taste (and what you have in your kitchen or garden)! Change up anything you like to suit your preferences, and try a few things you’re not sure of. Carrots, fennel, sweet potatoes, green beans, eggplant and zucchini all roast great too (choose these organic veggies when possible) I promise you’ll find some new favorites!
Seize Every Moment!
