25 Hearty Recipes for Winter Veggies
Brown Sugar-Glazed Carrots with Rosemary and Pecans
Cost per serving: 73￠
These tender carrots make a colorful, salty-sweet side dish for any wintertime meal.
Hands-On Time: 15 min.
Total Time: 40 min.
Ingredients to Shop For:
? Pecan halves
? Carrots
? Unsalted butter
? Fresh roasemary
? Lemon
Ingredients You May Already Have:
? Light brown sugar
? Cayenne pepper
? Salt and pepper
See recipe: Brown Sugar-Glazed Carrots with Rosemary and Pecans
Roasted Winter Vegetables
Cost per serving: $1.30
Fresh pear onions can be hard to find, and peeling them is labor-intensive. They work well if they’ve caramelized a bit; otherwise they can be too soft.
See Recipe: Roasted Winter Vegetables
Brussels Sprout and Bacon Hash
Cost per serving: $1.92
Rich in vitamins C, E and K, plus folate, from the fiber-rich Brussels sprouts, this filling breakfast is a delicious and healthy option for Sunday brunch.
See Recipe: Brussels Sprout and Bacon Hash
Kale, Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry
Cost per serving: $2.31
Reader Katie Finley's Thai-style curry smells just as delicious as it tastes.
See recipe: Kale, Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry
Southern-Style Pilaf
Cost per serving: $2.22
With savory ingredients like Cajun sausage, chicken and fresh collared greens, this hearty one-dish meal is sure to put a smile on your face.
See recipe: Southern-Style Pilaf
Arugula and Roasted Carrot Salad
Cost per serving: $2.16
With lots of vegetables, cheese and a poached egg, this salad walks the line between indulgent and nutritious.
See recipe: Arugula and Roasted Carrot Salad
Broccoli Slaw
Made of pre-shredded broccoli, carrots and red cabbage, this bagged slaw is convenient and ready to eat. Toss it with low-fat dressing and you're good to go — or stir-fry it with strips of chicken, pork or steak and you've got a healthier and less expensive Asian supper than you could ever order in.
The savings scoop: A 3-ounce serving (about a quarter of a bag) is loaded with vitamins A and C and offers 3 grams of fiber -- all for just 25 calories and 63 cents.
Kale Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
Cost per serving: 60￠
Use up your leftover cranberry sauce in the dressing of this salad.
See recipe: Kale Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon
Cost per serving: $2.38
Kids will love this recipe! Swapping regular potatoes for sweet potatoes brings extra vitamins to the dinner table.
See recipe: Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon
Cauliflower-Cheese Soup
Even your pickiest eaters will love this rich recipe. If your kids balk at eating cauliflower, just call it cheese soup. (We won't tell!)
See recipe: Cauliflower-Cheese Soup
Brussels Sprout and Bacon Crostini
Cost per serving: $1.13
These crostinis offer a mini flavor explosion in every bite!
See recipe: Brussels Sprout and Bacon Crostini
Chipotle Sweet Potatoes
Cost per serving: 57￠
For a potluck, prepare the recipe through step 2, let cool completely and refrigerate. Increase baking time to 1 hour when you're ready to reheat.
Prep time: 10 min.
Cook time: 2 hr. 15 min.
Ingredients to Shop For:
? Sweet potatoes
? Canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
Ingredients You May Already Have:
? Unsalted butter
? Salt
See recipe: Chipotle Sweet Potatoes
Garlicky Angel Hair with Roasted Broccoli
Cost per serving: $1.57
For richer taste, use 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth in place of 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
See recipe: Garlicky Angel Hair with Roasted Broccoli
Curried Collard Greens
Cost per serving: 82￠
Craving a spicy side dish? Whip up this twist on traditional collard greens from All You Reader Anita Longan
See recipe: Curried Collard Greens
Southwestern Stuffed Squash
Cost per serving: $2.28
A healthy dish that doesn't sacrifice any flavor, this dish from reader Ronna Farley is bursting with tasty veggies and will become an instant family favorite.
See Recipe: Southwestern Stuffed Squash
Roasted Spiced Parsnips and Carrots
Cost per serving: $1
These roasted parsnips and carrots look like eery orange fingers perfect for a Halloween party.
See recipe: Roasted Spiced Parsnips and Carrots
Roasted Root Vegetable Salad
Cost per serving: $1.27
Combine butternut squash, carrots, turnips and more for a colorful—and healthful—roasted veggie salad.
See recipe: Roasted Root Vegetable Salad
Kale Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp
Cost per serving: $3.20
Have you heard all the buzz about kale? It's just as tasty as it is healthy when you combine it with hearty, homemade Caesar dressing and fresh-off-the-grill shrimp.
See recipe: Kale Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp
Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Dip
Cost per serving: 67￠
For sweet potato wedges with a crunch, cut them into smaller pieces and leave on the grill until they're crispy on the outside but still slightly tender inside.
See Recipe: Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Dip
Hoppin’ John
Cost per serving: $1.21
A sautéed winter green such as collards are traditional with this Southern favorite. Chard, mustard greens or escarole are also delicious.
Prep time: 5 min.
Cook time: 5 hr. 30 min.
Ingredients to Shop For:
? Thick-cut bacon
? Onion
? Dried black-eyed peas
? Canned diced tomatoes
? Long-grain rice
Ingredients You May Already Have:
? Crushed red pepper
? Salt
See recipe: Hoppin’ John
Thai Butternut Squash Soup
Cost per serving: $1.14
This soup will help you eat healthier without giving up your favorite bold flavors.
See recipe: Thai Butternut Squash Soup
Cauliflower-Parmesan Fritters
Cost per serving: 88￠
These bite-size fritters offer bold flavors that will leave your guests satisfied, but not too full to mix and mingle.
See recipe: Cauliflower-Parmesan Fritters
Honey-Glazed Carrots
Cost per serving: $0.52
Light on calories and heavy on value, carrots are a pantry staple that can be used for a simple side dish like this or an addition to your favorite pasta or stir-fry dish.
See recipe: Honey-Glazed Carrots
Spaghetti with Creamy Broccoli Pesto
Cost per serving: $1.22
This pasta is great for kids! Especially since they don't have to know it's full of good-for-them broccoli.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 18 minutes
Ingredients to shop for:
? Broccoli
? Spaghetti
? Heavy Cream
? Parmesan
Ingredients you may already have:
? Salt and pepper
? Olive oil
? Garlic
See recipe: Spaghetti with Creamy Broccoli Pesto
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