5 Delicious Recipes To Help Boost Your Vegetable Intake!

David Chilcott
2–3 minutes
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We all know how important it is to have a varied and balanced diet, featuring plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. But a lot of us simply don’t eat enough of the good stuff our bodies need. Sometimes, we just get bored of salads or the same vegetable side dishes.

So here is a selection of some of my favourite home made recipes featuring lots of vegetables that are not only delicious but easy to make. There’s even one featuring secret hidden vegetables that even the fussiest of eaters won’t sniff out! Which recipe will you be trying this week? Let me know in the comments below!

Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry

A pot of vegetable stew containing cauliflower, carrots, and spinach, with a creamy sauce and a wooden spoon resting in it.

Don’t order takeaway for dinner! My amazing Slow Cooked Vegetable Curry is a hearty, flavour packed main meal dish that is both vegetarian and vegan friendly. Featuring all your favourites including sweet potato, cauliflower, onion, garlic, ginger, coconut milk and a delicious mix of herbs and spices that is guaranteed to keep everyone happy.

YouTube Recipe Video: https://youtu.be/v6cNNk8aqtU

Vegetable Zoodles

A large saucepan filled with a colourful mixture of shredded vegetables, including zucchini, carrots, and herbs, mixed together in a creamy dressing.

Vegetable Zoodles (also known as Spiralized Veggie Noodles) is the tasty food sensation that is getting people to eat more vegetables than ever before! Carrots and Zucchini are spiralized to make the noodles (or Zoodles / Veggetti) then combined with a delicious sauce made with avocado, lemon and spices. Try different vegetables and sauces to create all sorts of amazing meat-free meals!

YouTube Recipe Video: https://youtu.be/xKfrh7TT6NI

Easy Vegetable Ratatouille

A vibrant vegetarian dish featuring chopped zucchini, red bell peppers, eggplant, and diced tomatoes garnished with fresh parsley, served on a white plate.

Ratatouille is a quick vegetable stew that can be served as a side dish or a main meal. Garlic, capsicum, eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes are combined to create this delicious, yet easy to prepare dish. I love this recipe as you can use pretty much any vegetables you like. It’s also a great way to use up any leftover vegetables hiding at the bottom of the fridge!

YouTube Recipe Video: https://youtu.be/5vQt_F0GHqw

Rainbow Vegetable Egg and Bacon Slice

A freshly baked vegetable casserole with a golden brown crust, featuring a mix of red, yellow, and green peppers, and herbs, on a wooden cutting board with a slice removed.

Packed full of vegetables and protein, this easy to make savoury slice is perfect for lunch, dinner, meal prepping and more. Eggs are combined with bacon, cheese and an assortment of fresh vegetables. Baked until golden, this slice can be served by itself or with a side salad as desired.

YouTube Recipe Video: https://youtu.be/dK6j4ZCPbQs

Sneaky Meatballs with Hidden Vegetables!

A plate of meatballs in tomato sauce served with creamy mashed potatoes.

Sneaky Meatballs are a great way to get fussy eaters to eat more vegetables without them even realising it! Tender, succulent meatballs made with beef, rice, carrot and zucchini are served with your favourite pasta sauce and mashed potato They’re so tasty, the kids will never notice the vegetables hidden in plain sight!

YouTube Recipe Video: https://youtu.be/mjd-tpkLmfI

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