Today on The Morning Thing, we honored National Eat Your Vegetables Day! We shared shared a lot of information on the day and how to celebrate it. As well as many fantastic vegetable centric recipes for you to use! These recipes are easy, quick, tasty, and you can customize them any way you like.
Here are our recipes:
Rainbow Veggie Wraps
- Ingredients:
- Whole wheat tortillas
- Hummus or cream cheese
- Shredded carrots
- Sliced cucumbers
- Baby spinach
- Red bell pepper strips
- Purple cabbage, shredded
- Directions:
Spread hummus or cream cheese on a tortilla. Layer the veggies in rainbow order. Roll tightly and slice into pinwheels if desired.
Cheesy Broccoli Bites
- Ingredients:
- 2 cups steamed, chopped broccoli
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Directions:
Mix all ingredients and form into small balls or patties. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Ingredients:
- 4 bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- Shredded cheese (optional)
- Directions:
Mix filling ingredients, stuff peppers, and bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes. Top with cheese for the last 5 minutes if desired.
Crispy Zucchini Fries
- Ingredients:
- 2 zucchinis, cut into fries
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
- Directions:
Dip zucchini in egg, then breadcrumb mixture. Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until crispy.
Summer Corn & Tomato Salad
- Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh corn (cut from cob or thawed frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt & pepper
- Directions:
Toss everything together and chill before serving.
Ratatouille Skillet
- Ingredients:
- 1 eggplant, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow squash, sliced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- Garlic and Italian herbs
- Directions:
Sauté all veggies until soft, then stir in tomatoes and seasonings. Simmer for 10–15 minutes. Serve with crusty bread.
Garden Veggie Pasta Salad
- Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup cucumbers
- ½ cup red onion
- ½ cup broccoli florets
- Italian dressing
- Directions:
Toss cooked pasta with chopped veggies and dressing. Chill and serve.
Veggie Tacos
- Ingredients:
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Sautéed bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and mushrooms
- Avocado slices
- Salsa or hot sauce
- Directions:
Warm tortillas, fill with sautéed veggies and toppings. Add lime juice or cheese if desired.
Some fun ways to Celebrate!
🥦 National Eat Your Vegetables Day – 20 Fun Ways to Celebrate!
Celebrate June 17th with healthy, tasty fun!
🥕 Fun & Tasty Celebrations
· • Veggie Taste Test Challenge – Try a new vegetable or compare raw vs. cooked.
· • Build-Your-Own Salad Bar – Offer a variety of greens, toppings, and dressings.
· • Make Veggie-Based Snacks – Try carrot fries, cucumber boats, or zucchini chips.
· • Go Meatless for a Meal – Choose one meal to go fully plant-based.
· • Juice or Smoothie Station – Blend up colorful veggie smoothies.
· • Cook a Rainbow – Make a dish using veggies of every color.
· • Veggie Potluck – Invite friends or coworkers to share veggie dishes.
🎨 Creative & Educational Activities
· • Veggie Art or Carving – Make funny faces or sculptures using vegetables.
· • “Name That Veggie” Game – Blindfold taste tests or silhouette guessing.
· • Visit or Plant a Garden – Explore where veggies come from or plant seeds together.
· • Veggie Storytime – Read books like ‘Eating the Alphabet’ or ‘Rah, Rah, Radishes!’
· • Veggie Bingo – Create a card with different veggies to encourage variety.
📱 Social & Community Engagement
· • Share a Veggie Recipe Online – Post your favorite veggie dish on social media.
· • Host a Cooking Demo – Teach others how to cook a veggie meal (live or virtual).
· • Visit a Farmer’s Market – Buy and try local, seasonal vegetables.
· • Volunteer – Help at a food pantry or community garden.
🏆 Healthy Competitions & Challenges
· • “Most Veggies in a Day” Contest – Track how many servings you eat.
· • Veggie Selfie Challenge – Snap a pic with your veggie plate and tag friends.
· • Veggie Tracker – Compete to try the most different veggies during the week.
· • Prizes & Stickers – Reward yourself or kids with veggie-themed goodies.
Eat smart. Have fun. Share the love of veggies!
