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5 easy ways to make your vegetables taste great

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By Touseef Ur RehmanPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
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5 easy ways to make your vegetables taste great
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People who are not used to eating vegetables might find them having an unpleasant, bitter, and sour taste regardless of the fact that they provide a huge amount of vitamins, fibers, antioxidants, etc.

Since you have arrived here with the sole intention of collecting knowledge about making your vegetable taste great, I will walk you through some of the tips that can effectively help you in achieving your goals.

Use fresh and good quality veggies

Picking up fresh vegetables would be a valuable addition to your meal.

Also, you can see a huge difference in the taste of fresh veggies. Plus, they can affect your life in a positive manner as well.

Additionally, fresh vegetables have been packed with lots of healthy nutrients, proteins, and vitamins by mother-nature.

Furthermore, fresh and good quality vegetables guarantee great taste.

The easiest way to look for fresh vegs is to check them if they are green and look healthy.

Plus, you can also see if they are rotten or not. Try squeezing them to find out if they are dead.

Don’t cook everything at once

When your guests visit you, most people cook all of the vegetables at once to save time but that is the sole reason for ruining your meal.

I bet, you really don’t wanna upset your guests.

Try cooking vegetable step by step and in a sequence, so that you don’t end up messing with the taste.

Mixing all of the ingredients with the veggie at once impart a bad vibe.

Also, don’t rush things because it is only making your meal taste the worst.

Every vegetable cook at their own rate, so it won’t be wise decision to make by mixing them all and putting on the fire.

Go for baby veggies

If you’re not a big fan of the strong taste of vegetables then you can try the baby vegetables.

The only reason is that they are naturally sweet and not too strong in taste. Also, most grocery stores are now selling the baby veggies, and you can easily find them.

Furthermore, they are easier to cook because of their thinner skin and smaller size as compared to the grown-up ones.

Baby vegetables are more likely to be friendly with your stomach because as the plant grows and matures, the taste also intensifies.

The common and easily available baby vegetables include: green beans, turnips, carrots, zucchini, etc.

Fry vegetables

Another method to make your vegetables taste great is to fry them.

Frying demands you to cook your veggies at a high temperature in the oil.

To make them have a crispy and crunchy taste, you can submerge the vegetable entirely in the oil or in a little bit of oil on a frying pan.

Also, you can dip the vegetable in a light batter to boost the crispiness. And, you can try the breading, tempura batter, or beer-battered as well: anything that suits you well.

One thing that should be kept in mind is that you will have to leave the vegetables to drain well on a paper towel, just to avoid the excessive oil.

Blanch vegetables

If you avoid vegetables due to their strong taste then you should consider blanching them once.

Blanching entirely removes the strong bitter taste that is linked with the raw vegetables and makes the taste even better.

This procedure only requires to have brought a large point of water to a boil and keep another bowl filled with ice cubes and cold water.

Now, you would have to toss in your veggies and let them boil for 30 seconds. After that, take and instantly put them into the bowl of ice and let them be completely cold.

In the end, you would have to let the vegs dry. Now, you can toss them into a salad or serve alongside your favourite dip.

Conclusion

Making vegetables taste better is a game of patience.

You might try some recipes and don’t like it in the end. But, it shouldn’t stop you from achieving your goal and getting something that you enjoy.

The aforementioned ways can make your life easier if you’re suffering from the unbearable pain of bitterness in your life.

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