When I say this eggplant + tomato sauce is incredible, it is because I don’t fancy myself an eggplant lover…yet I absolutely adore this recipe. The peeled + diced eggplant is cooked down to tender perfection and then simmers in the flavorful tomato-based sauce — soaking up all of its comforting vibes. It’s a beautiful way to add veggies to your favorite pasta, on a quick homemade pizza, or spooned on top of grilled meats for a boost of that amazing summer flavor. Wow. Just wow. I am an eggplant skeptic through and through, yet I am absolutely hooked on this cozy, satisfying, delightfully chun ..read more

This delicious caramelized onion dip is a true crowd pleaser…and the perfect appetizer! Made with golden caramelized onions, cream cheese, sour cream and the ideal blend of herbs and seasonings, this flavorful veggie dip is delicious served with chips, crackers or veggies — and is the perfect dish to serve for a gathering, bring to a potluck, or for an at-home-date-night! While I am all about veggie-loading, I don’t ever feel the need to overdo it. When it comes to snacks and appetizers, my motto is to keep it simple! But simple doesn’t need to lack panache! Pairing veggies and dip is not a n ..read more

This 4-ingredient Guacamole recipe is simple to make, flavorful and a tasty way to add a little green veggie to a meal. Perfect as dip for a veggie platter, scooped up with chips, on top of burger, or smeared on sandwiches, this 5 minute no-cook recipe is a delicious dip to add to your rotation. It is no secret that dips make veggies that much more enticing to eat. And when a dip is loaded with veggies…you get double the veggie bang for your buck. Over the years, I have made many veggie-loaded dip and spread recipes, but guacamole is the OG vegetable packed dip that has helped many people fal ..read more

Using a whole pound of zucchini, this Zucchini Pesto is a wonderful way to add more veggies to a simple meal and put that summer squash to good use in a delicious way! Full of traditional pesto flavors from garlic, basil, Parmesan cheese, and lemon, this easy homemade pesto also has added spinach and is made with almonds instead of pine nuts! Perfect to mix with pasta, spoon over grilled meats and fish, or to add a veggie-loaded twist to homemade pizzas. I don’t know about you, but when I think of summer produce, all the zucchini recipes start bouncing around in my head. After all, once the s ..read more

We all know one of the easiest ways to get veggies on your (or your kid’s!) plate is to use a delicious dip! What’s an even BETTER way to level up your veggie game? Use a dip MADE with and packed full of veg itself! These are true veggie-loaded dips! For veggies…and made with veggies! While I LOVE vegetables on their own these days, that was not always the case. For those who are not yet veggie-enthusiasts, using dips and sauces to make veggies a bit more enticing is a great strategy. Ready to branch out and take your veggie journey a bit further? Veggie-loaded dips are the way to go! The lis ..read more

This flavorful and easy Elote-Inspired Dip is going to be your new favorite summer snack. Made in just 15 minutes with fresh or frozen corn, it has a lightened up creamy texture from mayo + Greek yogurt and is made flavorful from lime zest + juice, garlic, jalapeños, scallions, salt, pepper, chili, Queso fresco, and cilantro. This easy veggie dip is free of gluten, is naturally vegetarian and is sure to be enjoyed by all. I may be a New England girl, but my family and I spent 12 years living in San Diego where the sun was bright, sand was warm, and the Mexican-inspired flavors were strong and ..read more

This 5-minute Spinach Pesto recipe is perfect for those who love the classic taste of pesto but want a veggie-loaded twist. Made with fresh spinach, a little basil, garlic, lemon and Parmesan cheese, this pesto is packed with nutrients and flavor. Simply blend the ingredients together in a food processor and enjoy it in so many ways! Sometimes all you need to make a veggie delicious is a really good sauce or dip. Truly, a good sauce can transform a simple veg or even a quick meal into a delicious and enticing dish with minimum effort. A simple, flavorful sauce or dip is now part of my weekly ..read more

Roasted Carrot Hummus is creamy, flavorful, and veggie-loaded dip to add to your life. Roast the seasoned carrots and whole cloves of garlic up to tender perfection in 25 minutes and blend with staple hummus ingredients for the most delicious spread. Great with raw veggies, crackers, pita bread, or great on a sandwich or as a toast topping. Carrots are one of our staple veggies to keep on hand at all times. Not only are easy to find year round, long lasting, and downright tasty…but carrots are incredibly versatile. We’ve added carrots to meatballs, soup, muffins, smoothies, and even oat bars ..read more

This Maple Tahini Dressing is quick to make in just 5 minutes and is made from a handful of wholesome ingredients that you probably have on hand! Simple, flavorful, and perfect to make as part of meal prep to help jazz up salads, cut veggies, grain bowls and roasted veggies all week long. TNN recipes come to you from the woods of Vermont. And here in Vermont, we think that maple syrup is king….and kinda makes everything better. Including dips and dressings! This Maple Tahini Dressing is the perfect combination of salty, sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Mixed up in just 5 minutes with just a ..read more

Throw together a batch of this Herby Greek Yogurt Dressing in just 5 minutes! Made with dill, chives, and garlic powder, it is the perfect way to jazz up veggies and salads all week long. One of the easiest ways to eat more veggies is to have an arsenal of really amazing, delicious and EASY dressings, spreads, and dips. Seriously, veggies are hard not to eat when they are the vessel on which you get to eat flavorful dressings….like this 5-Minute Herby Greek Yogurt Dressing. Inspired by the dressing on our Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad, this dressing is like the little black dress of ..read more