How to Make Vegetables Taste Amazing: Easy Flavor Upgrades for Any Meal

Let's be honest, sometimes, even as adults, we have to trick ourselves into eating vegetables. But as foodies, we see this as more of a challenge than a chore. Long gone are the days of simply steaming a bag of peas in the microwave, throwing a little salt on top, and calling it a side dish. With a little time and some help from our Foodie boxes, you can take your veggies from something you force down, to something you (and your family) will want seconds.

Roast It, Real Good

Simply roasting your veggies rather than steaming them can give you a little char and crispiness that already makes them more interesting. Tossing them in a high-quality oil like Hongar Farms Pure Avocado Oil, good sea salt, and unique herbs and spices is key to make them feel more restaurant quality. 

Foodie Box Love Pick: Chef's Companion Box. Includes salts, oils, sauces, and more that can bring some variety and enhance the natural flavors in things like Brussels sprouts or Delicata squash).

Spice it up!

If you like something with a kick of heat, adding things like Sabatino Calabrian Crunch, Gustus Vitae Spicy Habanero Salt, or a drizzle of Nate's Nectar Stingin' Hot Honey can really give your side dish the flavor you'll crave.

Foodie Box Love Pick: Hot & Spicy Box. Includes a mix of spices, rubs, and sauces to bring heat and flavor to every dish. 

Acid Trip

Adding acidity to food can help balance out sweet, salty, or fatty flavors. So for things like a sweet potato mash, a splash of orange juice can balance out butter or oil. Balsamic or white wine vinegar bring a brightness and tang that cut through heavier dishes. Don't be afraid to think outside the box! Give this a try Crispy Herb & Lemon BBQ Cauliflower featuring New York Shuk Preserved Lemon BBQ Sauce. 

Foodie Box Love Pick: Drizzle & Drip Box. Enjoy a variety of oils, vinegars, and sauces give all your tired recipes new life!