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What other hidden-veggie recipe can I try?

Asked by livelaughlove21 (15724points) April 23rd, 2013 from iPhone

I hate vegetables. I really do. Fresh off the farm, from the grocery store, boiled, raw, steamed, grilled, cold, hot, chopped, sliced – I’ve tried it all. I’m not sure if it’s the texture, flavor, or a combination of the two, but this hatred of veggies really interferes with weight loss and general health. I love fruit, but I’d like to learn to love veggies as well.

The only vegetables I ever liked were broccoli and green beans, both of which now make me gag, as I’ve burned myself out on them. So, I’m desperate to find something else.

I recently tried a cauliflower mash recipe and tried it, hoping to replace calorie-ridden white potatoes. The flavor was okay, but no amount of time in the food processor would take the gritty texture away. I ended up tossing it all because of that. I found another recipe that uses half cauliflower and half sweet potato and it promises to be smooth and creamy, so I’m trying that soon!

I like sweet potatoes a bit, but only mixed with very unhealthy ingredients like butter, brown sugar, etc. Do any of you have tasty but healthy sweet potato recipes that are flavorful and soft in texture?

I’m also thinking of cooking stuffed cabbage. I can’t stand the crisp texture of any green leafy vegetables, but I think if they’re soft and filled with ground turkey or something, I might enjoy it.

So, what other recipes could I try in order to get in some vegetables without having to force it down? People think I’m crazy when I say I don’t like squash, so if you have recipes using that, maybe I’ll give it a shot.

Warning: Unless it’s in sauce form with no chunks, tomato is a no-go. Onions, celery, and cucumbers are out as well.

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