Vegetables are an important part of our diet. Broccoli, zucchini, carrots, cauliflower we are meant to have them all. In fact it is recommended for us to have 4-5 servings of vegetable daily. ( no lettuce inside a burger doesn’t count) These vegetables should come from five types of food groups : dark green, orange, legumes, starchy and other types as they all have their own nutrients , vitamins and benefits. Sounds painful doesn’t it? This is where I come in with a list of recipes with veggie substitutes that taste like your go-to comfort food. But they are also easy to make and actually healthy. Now you no longer have to dread your daily dose of vegetables. Instead they will be a real treat.
1. Spaghetti Squash
You will forget about regular spaghetti once you have tried this home-made spaghetti squash.
2. Mashed Cauliflower
Is it potato or potatoe? I seriously don’t remember since, I have gotten addicted to this nutritious mashed cauliflower.
3. Zucchini Fries
Why not substitute french fires with zucchini fries?
4. Carrot Zucchini Walnut Roll
Cause what is better than one veggie substitute? Two. That is the case with this delectable carrot zucchini walnut roll.
5. Eggplant Pizza
When you are really craving pizza but trying to stay healthy this eggplant pizza will really come in handy.
6. Zoodles
Which, veggies substitute list will be complete without the OG veggie substitute ‘ zoodles’.
7. Chickpea Pasta
This chickpea pasta will give hummus a run for its money.
8. Bit Size Zucchini Pepperoni Pizza
These zucchini bite-size pepperoni pizza’s are the perfect snack to munch on when you want something light and cheesy. Instead of the typical bagel bites from which, they have been inspired.
9. Gluten Free Cauliflower Pizza
Get your weekly recommended amount of veggies and daily need of pizza with this Gluten Free Cauliflower Pizza that is both easy to make and satiating to eat.
10. Cauliflower Rice
If you are a fan of the basic curry and rice, beans and rice or mango sticky rice. Take your rice obsession one step ahead and go for this cauliflower rice.
So, the next time you are craving one your favorite comfort foods (pizza, mashed potato, or fries ) why not give these veggie substitutes a try. I promise you will be satisfied.