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IT’S IMPORTANT TO KEEP UP OUR DAILY INTAKE
OF FRUIT AND VEG AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR, BUT
THAT’S OFTEN EASIER SAID THAN DONE.
ERIN FISHER SHARES SOME CREATIVE WAYS TO
ADD MORE TO YOUR PLATE
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ucking into a salad for a meal isn’t
for everyone, and getting the kids to
eat their daily servings of veggies
or even take one bite of the greens on
their plate can feel like a fight you’re never
going to win. Whether it’s you or the little
ones who aren’t in the mood for a plate of
vegetables, don’t fret. There are plenty
of creative ways to hide all kinds of produce
in meals that are so deliciously sneaky they
will hardly be noticed.
» Sick of eating the same old porridge
with fruit every morning? Switch things
up by grating a carrot and mixing in some
cinnamon and raisins for carrot-cake
inspired oats. Alternatively, forget the idea
that porridge has to be sweet and instead
make yourself a bowl of savoury oats with
sautéed veggies, an egg and a sprinkle of
parmesan cheese.
» Next time you’re whipping up a batch of
spaghetti Bolognese, add some finely diced
mushrooms, chopped red capsicum, grated
carrot, pumpkin or zucchini, and some
spinach. If you’re looking to incorporate
more plant-based meals into your week, you
could even switch half or all of the mince
for cooked lentils.» Burger patties can be also be bulked up
with grated veg, or add a grilled portobello
mushroom to your stack.
» Whatever veg you’ve got in the fridge,
chances are they will work perfectly mixed
into a frittata, quiche, omelette or baked
into savoury muffins.
» Attempting to hide broccoli in
mac-n-cheese is pretty obvious, but one of
the latest foodie trends is making a thick,
cheesy, golden and nutritious sauce by
blending up steamed veggies as the base –
think starchy options like pumpkin, carrots,
sweet potato or potato.
» Have a Mexican night! Nachos,
enchiladas and quesadillas are all
wonderfully easy dishes to load up with
grated carrot, tomatoes, corn, onion,
spinach, finely chopped mushrooms
and black beans.
» In dishes like cookies and pancakes,
sweet potato or pumpkin purée can be used
as a clever binding ingredient with a nice
hint of sweetness.
» For a winning dessert, make a carrot
cake, sweet potato brownie, chocolate and
beetroot cake, avocado chocolate mousse or
even a pumpkin pie.Deliciou
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