20 Vegetables You Think You Hate
Brussels sprouts, beets, turnips ‒ show unpopular veggies a little love with these surprising recipes that'll please the pickiest of eaters.
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onion
"My husband thought he didn't like Brussels sprouts until I made these. We fight over the leftovers!"
-JenJenMarie
Cauliflower Popcorn
"My husband ate a plate of this while watching a movie. Popcorn is off the grocery list — it's cauliflower from now on!"
-Tmoney
Creamy Sweet Peas
"This was great over a slice of Italian bread loaded with turkey! Comfort food at its best!"
-Maine E Ack
Orange Sesame Broccoli
"Nice and subtle with just the right amount of tang! We added beans and asparagus as well, it was terrific!"
-Sueie
Parsnip Croquettes
"These were delicious. Thanks to this recipe I have a new love of parsnips!"
-~Leslie~
Honey-Creamed Turnips
"These turnips are wonderful. They're sweet, creamy and unique-tasting, and they have a peppery bite!"
-Chef*Lee
Zucchini with Bacon & Cheese
"This is an excellent recipe. I'm hoping for a bumper crop of zucchini this year just for this dish!"
-Jezski
Mustard-Glazed Carrots
"These carrots were nicely tangy and not overly sweet. I will try making them with tarragon next time."
-*Parsley*
Lemon Kale Chips
"I can't make enough of these! My boys scarf them down hot out of the oven."
-Elana's Pantry
Spinach Pesto
"This is a great way to use spinach. I spread it on toasted slices of French bread as an appetizer."
-Cookin-jo
Broccoli Gratin
"I made this for two people who do not like broccoli and they both had seconds!"
-doug2 scott
Hawaiian Beets
"The kids loved this, which is a definite plus — if they only knew they were eating something that was good for them!"
-Sharron
Parmesan-Thyme Green Beans
"This is a quick, easy fix for canned beans. It's amazing what the addition of a couple of ingredients can do!"
-PaulaG
Sweet & Tangy Cabbage
"Even the vegetable-hating children gobbled this up! I love making this easy, tasty recipe."
-Michele in NJ
Crispy Baked Eggplant
"We really like the fact that this is baked instead of fried. It tastes great — even the kids love it!"
-Dave Salch
Cheese & Honey Glazed Carrots
"This recipe is simple, different and very tasty. It's a definite kid-pleaser, and the adults enjoyed it as well!"
-LonghornMama
Spicy Roasted Okra
"This was excellent. I've never roasted okra before! It turned out very tender and flavorful."
-breezermom
Yummy Green Beans
"The bacon really complements the beans and the tomatoes in this tasty dish! I used fresh green beans."
-kiwidutch
Creamed Spinach
"I usually find it difficult to find a spinach recipe that everybody likes. The entire family loved this stellar dish!"
-RealFoodie2
Crispy Baked Beet Chips
"These turned out wonderfully — the perfect balance of salty and sweet."
-brokenburner